Deb Caletti Bücher

Nominiert für den Deutschen Jugendliteraturpreis 2023! Wenn dir alles genommen wird, was kannst du dann tun, außer davonzulaufen? Genau das tut Annabelle. Sie läuft und läuft und hört nicht wieder auf. Ihr kurzentschlossener Plan: Von Seattle bis nach Washington DC laufen – über viertausendreihundert Kilometer – einem Ziel entgegen, das sie selbst nicht recht versteht. Sie läuft durch Gebirge, Dörfer, Großstädte und Einöden, will nur ihr Herz pumpen, ihre Muskeln brennen und ihre Füße pochen spüren. Doch die schrecklichen Erinnerungsfetzen an Den Stehler holen sie immer wieder ein. Nur dank ihrer Familie und Freunde und allen voran Opa Ed, der Annabelle im Wohnmobil begleitet, schafft sie es, weiterzumachen. Von Fremden angefeuert und ermutigt wird sie zu einer Aktivistin gegen das, was ihr passiert ist. Und mit jedem Schritt, mit jedem Herzschlag, kommt Annabelle einer Heilung und der Kraft, wieder Liebe und Hoffnung in ihr Leben zu lassen, ein Stückchen näher.

Sixteen-year-old Ivy's road trip across the country to get an abortion becomes a transformative journey of vulnerability, strength, and above all, choice

Exploring the intense transformation of love into obsession, this novel delves into the complexities of relationships and the psychological depths of its characters. The narrative captivates with its emotional intensity, revealing how passion can spiral into fixation. Through rich storytelling, the author examines the fine line between affection and obsession, inviting readers to reflect on the darker sides of love and the consequences that follow.

From Deb Caletti comes a novel about the grief that tears us apart and the people who can make us whole again.

Exploring the intricate relationship between love and grief, this novel weaves together themes of beginnings and endings. The narrative, crafted by a renowned author, delves into the emotional landscapes of its characters as they navigate their intertwined experiences. With a blend of poignant storytelling and rich character development, the book invites readers to reflect on the complexities of human connections and the impact of loss.

Scarlet spends most of her time worrying about other people. Some are her friends, others are practically strangers, and then there are the ones no else even notices. Trying to fix their lives comes naturally to her. And pushing her own needs to the side is part of the deal. So when her older sister comes home unexpectedly married and pregnant, Scarlet has a new person to worry about. But all of her good intentions are shattered when the unthinkable happens: she falls for her sister’s husband. For the first time in a long time, Scarlet’s not fixing a problem, she’s at the center of one. And ignoring her feelings doesn’t seem to be an option...

Exploring themes of betrayal and redemption, Quinn embarks on a journey to confront her father's selfishness after a painful breakup. Teaming up with her estranged stepsister, she seeks to rectify the wrongs inflicted on the women in their father's life. As they navigate their complicated family dynamics, the story delves into the complexities of relationships and the quest for justice, challenging Quinn's beliefs about love and trust along the way.

While spending a summer with her famous mother and her criminal boyfriend, Sydney Reilly, age fifteen, finds love with Nicco but her premonition of something bad coming proves dreadfully accurate.

Charlotte's dream of a summer writing workshop in Venice with her favorite author brings the chance to investigate the mysterious poet in her family's past, meet fascinating new people, and learn truths about her idol.

Cassie is falling in love with her stepfather Dino’s brilliant young violin student, all while trying to cover up his increasingly erratic behavior, in this story of intense love, family, and secrets from Printz Honor medal winner and National Book Award finalist Deb Caletti. Seventeen-year-old Cassie Morgan lives with a time bomb, a.k.a. her stepfather, Dino Cavalli. To the public, Dino is a world-renowned violin player and composer. To Cassie, he’s an erratic, self-centered bully. And he’s getting worse. Dino no longer sleeps, and he grows increasingly paranoid. Before, Cassie was angry. Now she is afraid. Enter Ian Waters: a brilliant young violinist, and Dino’s first-ever student. The minute Cassie lays eyes on Ian she knows she’s doomed to fall head-over-heels in love with him. Cassie thought she understood that love could bring pain, but this union will have consequences she could not have imagined.