Apple and Rain

Swimming on the Moon

The Bombs That Brought Us Together

Toffee

Moonrise

Beneath a Meth Moon

Twisted

Here in the Real World

From two acclaimed authors comes an emotional story told in verse about friendship, love, and overcoming unbeatable odds.

Authors Brian Conaghan and Sarah Crossan have joined forces to tell the story of Nicu and Jess, two troubled teens whose paths cross in the unlikeliest of places.

Nicu has emigrated from Romania and is struggling to find his place in his new home. Meanwhile, Jess's home life is overshadowed by violence. When Nicu and Jess meet, what starts out as friendship grows into romance as the two bond over their painful pasts and hopeful futures. But will they be able to save each other, let alone themselves?
For fans of Una LaMarche’s Like No Other, this illuminating story told in dual points of view through vibrant verse will stay with readers long after they've turned the last page.

Discover Your Child's Next Read

Apple and Rain

Sarah Crossan, 2014

Swimming on the Moon

Brian Conaghan, 2023

The Bombs That Brought Us Together

Brian Conaghan, 2016

Toffee

Sarah Crossan, 2019

Moonrise

Sarah Crossan, 2017

Beneath a Meth Moon

Jacqueline Woodson, 2012

Twisted

R.L. Stine, 1987

Here in the Real World

Sara Pennypacker, 2020