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Kathleen Glasgow
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Kathleen Glasgow

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Kathleen Glasgow is a New York Times bestselling author celebrated for her poignant and unflinching young adult novels that delve into themes of mental health, grief, and resilience. Her acclaimed works include "How to Make Friends with the Dark" and "The Glass Girl". She also co-authors the popular "The Agathas" mystery series, showcasing her versatile storytelling.

You'd Be Home Now

Kathleen Glasgow

Emotions Empathy
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How to Make Friends with the Dark

Kathleen Glasgow

Emotions Family
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The Glass Girl

Kathleen Glasgow

Courage Emotions
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Girl in Pieces

Kathleen Glasgow

Courage Emotions
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The Agathas

The Night in Question

Kathleen Glasgow, Liz Lawson

Friendship Mystery
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First-Year Orientation

Kathleen Glasgow, Gloria Chao, Kristina Forest, Bryan Bliss, Aminah Mae Safi, Anna Birch, Olivia A. Cole, Phil Stamper, Adi Alsaid, Sam Maggs, Dana L. Davis, Lauren Gibaldi, Eric Smith, Jennifer Chen, Lance Rubin, Farah Naz Rishi

Anthologies Humor
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The Agathas

The Agathas

Kathleen Glasgow, Liz Lawson

Friendship Mystery
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By: Kathleen Glasgow
For her entire life, Emory has been told exactly who she is. In her small town, she is the rich great-great-granddaughter of the local mill's founder. At school, she is just the quiet younger sister of the popular Maddie. And at home, she is the good one—the reliable babysitter for her older brother, Joey, who struggles with a severe drug addiction. But everything shatters the night a devastating car accident claims the life of a classmate and exposes the terrifying reality of Joey's habit. Four months later, Joey is back from rehab, and the town of Mill Haven is still reeling. As Emory navigates the start of her junior year, she realizes she can no longer play the role everyone expects of her. Surrounded by the hidden struggles of her peers and the ghostie addicts haunting the edges of her town, Emory must find the courage to define herself. This raw, deeply moving story explores the heartbreaking impact of the opioid crisis, the complexities of family love, and the painful, beautiful journey of finding your own voice.
Emotions Empathy Family
13-18 Years 417 Pages
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By: Kathleen Glasgow
When Tiger's life is turned upside down by the sudden death of her mother, she finds herself adrift in a world she no longer recognizes. Her once ordinary life is shattered, replaced by the confusing and often lonely experience of moving between foster homes. With no other family mentioned, Tiger feels like she's facing the future completely alone, grappling with a profound darkness that threatens to consume her. But just when all hope seems lost, a surprising connection emerges: a sister she never knew existed. This unexpected possibility ignites a spark within Tiger, offering a chance for belonging and a new kind of family. Follow Tiger as she navigates the complexities of grief, the challenges of foster care, and the daunting journey of discovering who she truly is. Can she learn to embrace the light, even when surrounded by the deepest shadows, and make friends with the darkness that has become a part of her story?
Emotions Family Fiction
13-18 Years 448 Pages
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By: Kathleen Glasgow
Everyone in fifteen-year-old Bella's life seems to need something from her, leaving her feeling stretched thin and unseen. Her mom relies on her around the house, her dad wants her to keep the peace, and her ex-boyfriend just couldn't handle her intense emotions. The only person who truly understood and never asked for anything was her grandmother, and now she's gone. To cope with the overwhelming pressure and grief, Bella finds an escape in alcohol. Vodka, beer, peppermint schnapps – anything to dull the sharp edges of her reality. She tells herself it's no big deal, that everyone drinks, and she can stop whenever she wants. But after a Thanksgiving party ends in a blackout and she wakes up in a hospital bed, Bella can no longer deny the truth. It's time to face her struggles head-on, and that means entering rehab. Kathleen Glasgow's The Glass Girl offers a powerful and deeply honest look at a young woman navigating the complexities of addiction. It explores the reasons why teens might turn to alcohol and the challenging, often painful, journey toward healing and self-discovery. This compassionate story will resonate with anyone grappling with difficult emotions or seeking understanding about the path to recovery.
Courage Emotions Family
13-18 Years 465 Pages
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By: Kathleen Glasgow
Seventeen-year-old Charlotte Davis is in pieces. She has already lost more than most people do in an entire lifetime, and she has found a dangerous way to cope with the overwhelming pain. For Charlie, the sharp edge of broken glass washes away the sorrow, leaving nothing but a temporary, numbing calm. It keeps her from thinking about her father, her lost best friend, and a mother who has nothing left to give. Every new scar hardens Charlie's heart just a little more, yet the world still hurts too much to bear. Sometimes, you have to hit rock bottom and stop caring completely before you can finally find your way back from the edge. Unflinchingly honest and deeply moving, this is the story of a girl navigating a world that owes her nothing and has taken so much. It is a heartbreakingly real portrait of survival, resilience, and the difficult, beautiful journey of putting yourself back together when you feel completely shattered.
Courage Emotions Empathy Family Fiction
13-18 Years 464 Pages
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By: Kathleen Glasgow , Liz Lawson
Alice Ogilvie and Iris Adams just wanted a normal school dance. After cracking the biggest murder case Castle Cove had ever seen, the amateur sleuths were ready for a little peace and quiet. But in a town with a dark past, quiet never lasts long. When a violent assault interrupts their dance at the infamous Levy Castle—the very place where a Hollywood starlet mysteriously died in the 1940s—Alice and Iris know it is time to dust off their murder boards. The police might be stumped, but the Agathas are back on the case. To catch the culprit, the girls must dig deep into Castle Cove's buried secrets and connect the dots between a decades-old Hollywood tragedy and the brutal attack in the present. But the closer they get to the truth, the more dangerous their investigation becomes. Someone in town is desperate to keep the past hidden, and if Alice and Iris are not careful, their latest mystery might just be their last.
Friendship Mystery
13-18 Years 417 Pages
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By: Kathleen Glasgow , Gloria Chao , Kristina Forest , Bryan Bliss , Aminah Mae Safi , Anna Birch , Olivia A. Cole , Phil Stamper , Adi Alsaid , Sam Maggs , Dana L. Davis , Lauren Gibaldi , Eric Smith , Jennifer Chen , Lance Rubin , Farah Naz Rishi
Step onto campus and get ready for the wildest, weirdest, and most unforgettable days of your life. Welcome to opening day at college! In this unique collection of linked short stories, sixteen acclaimed young adult authors bring the chaos, excitement, and awkwardness of freshman orientation to life. From overbearing parents who just will not leave to reinventing your identity away from your high school reputation, these stories capture every relatable moment of taking those first shaky steps into adulthood. But this is not just your average campus tour. While some students are stuck working at the college bookstore or trying to make new friends, others are dealing with emotional support bunnies or even hunting ghosts in the library's romance section. Spanning genres from heartfelt contemporary to laugh-out-loud comedy and spooky supernatural, this anthology perfectly captures the unpredictable magic of starting over. Whether you are heading off to a dorm soon or just dreaming of your future independence, this vibrant collection is your ultimate survival guide to freshman year.
Anthologies Humor Short Stories
13-18 Years 331 Pages
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The Agathas

The Agathas

By: Kathleen Glasgow , Liz Lawson
Who killed Brooke Donovan? It is the biggest mystery of the summer, and everyone in Castle Cove thinks they know exactly what happened. They are dead wrong. Last year, Alice Ogilvie vanished for five days after a messy breakup with her star-athlete boyfriend, Steve. She refuses to talk about where she went, but now another one of Steve's girlfriends has disappeared—Alice's former best friend, Brooke. When the police immediately pin the blame on Steve, Alice is not convinced. She teams up with her tutor, Iris Adams, a girl desperate for the hefty reward money so she can finally escape their suffocating town. Together, this unlikely duo sets out to prove Steve's innocence and uncover the real culprit. Their secret weapon? The complete works of Agatha Christie. Armed with the legendary mystery writer's greatest lessons, Alice and Iris dive headfirst into Castle Cove's darkest secrets. But the closer they get to the truth, the more they realize they have no idea how much danger they are actually in.
Friendship Mystery
13-18 Years 417 Pages
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