Stress: Print Books

The Day You Begin

by Jacqueline Woodson

Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider.

Interest Level: Pre-K - 3

Available in the VRES Library

Are You Ready to Hatch an Unusual Chicken?

by Kelly Jones

Sophie Brown, keeper of highly unusual chickens, deals with the stress of two more magical chickens, an impending inspection from the Unusual Poultry Committee, and her first day at a new school.

Interest Level: 3-6

Available in the VRES Library

Camp

by Kayla Miller

While Olive makes quick friends with the other campers, Willow struggles to form connections and latches on to the only person she knows--Olive. It's s'more than Olive can handle! The stress of being Willow's living security blanket begins to wear on Olive and before long . . . the girls aren't just fighting, they may not even be friends by the time camp is over. 

Interest Level: 3-6

Available in the VRES Library

Hush

by Jacqueline Woodson

Twelve-year-old Toswiah finds her life changed when her family enters the witness protection program.

Suggested Age: 12+

Available in the RJSHS Library

Challenger Deep

by Neal Shusterman

Caden Bosch is on a ship that's headed for the deepest point on Earth: Challenger Deep, the southern part of the Marianas Trench. Caden is a brilliant high school student whose friends are starting to notice his odd behavior. Caden is designated the ship's artist in residence to document the journey with images. Caden pretends to join the school track team but spends his days walking for miles, absorbed by the thoughts in his head. Caden is split between his allegiance to the captain and the allure of mutiny. Caden is torn.

Suggested Age: 14+

Available in the RJSHS Library

I'm With Stupid

by Geoff Herbach

Talented high school athlete Felton Reinstein is struggling with the stress of choosing a college. Outside of football, Felton doesn't really know who he is so he embarks on a quest to justify his existence. His quest turns an entire state against him and gets him suspended, but also teaches him the importance of family and friends.

Suggested Age: 14+

Available in the RJSHS Library

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