Julie Buxbaum is a bestselling author whose young adult novels delve into the complexities of human connection and the journey of self-discovery. Her writing is celebrated for its genuine empathy, sharp wit, and authentic portrayal of adolescent voices. Through her compelling narratives, she explores universal themes of love, loss, and resilience, offering readers poignant and uplifting stories. Her distinctive style resonates widely, touching upon the emotional depth and nuanced experiences of her characters.
The story follows Sky as she uncovers her grandmother's hidden identity as an undercover FBAI agent after her kidnapping. Determined to rescue her, Sky navigates a thrilling mission filled with complex puzzles, codes, and dangerous escapades, revealing her own strength and resourcefulness along the way.
A killer space toilet is hurtling toward Area 51, courtesy of a mystery traitor on base, and things are about to get messy if Sky and her friends can’t solve the case. Don’t miss book two in the Edgar Award nominated Area 51 Files series! “Epically fun!”—Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth Sky Patel-Baum, Area 51’s latest arrival, thought she had finally figured out her strange new home. Sure, there are aliens everywhere, and her new BFF Elvis is from the planet Galzoria. But it turns out things can still get weirder. Because some special visitors just arrived with a warning: Area 51 is in danger! A hunk of space junk is headed right for the base! And it’s not just any hunk of junk! It’s a giant toilet! Even worse? A traitor on base is working with angry aliens to coordinate the attack. With one case already under their belts, Sky and her friends are on a mission to save Area 51. But what happens if their investigation goes down the toilet? That would stink!
Sky Patel-Baum's life takes a wild turn when she moves in with her enigmatic uncle at Area 51, a secret military base teeming with aliens. As she navigates the bizarre environment, she discovers that aliens are mysteriously vanishing, leading to suspicion surrounding her and her uncle. Amidst the chaos, peculiar occurrences, like eyeballs in the macaroni and cheese at her new school, add to the intrigue. Sky must unravel the mystery while adapting to her extraordinary surroundings.
What secrets will people keep or reveal to protect their loved ones? Set against the backdrop of an encroaching fire season, this novel explores friendship, romantic love, and family loyalty. A spontaneous kiss just before junior year for twins Arch and Immie and their best friend, Paige, shakes their friendship’s foundation. Some loyalties are too deep to be broken by accidental betrayal. Enter Rohan, a newcomer from London, who feels familiar to Immie, especially after she takes the fall for the kiss. When Paige claims Rohan, Immie finds herself in a complicated situation. Meanwhile, former lab partners Arch and Jackson, who is Paige's ex-boyfriend, discover that feelings can grow unexpectedly. Tensions rise when the girls' bathroom at Wood Valley is set ablaze, leading to suspicions of arson. In a privileged environment, it becomes clear that many have motives for wanting to burn down the school. This story delves into the power of lies, the grip of family secrets, the magic of first love, and the grounding beauty of friendship.
Lie. Cheat. Bribe. How far would you go to get into your dream school? How far would your parents go? Inspired by the recent college admissions scandal, this ripped-from-the-headlines YA novel by the New York Times bestselling author of Tell Me Three Things sees one teenage girl's privileged world shatter when her family's lies are exposed. It's good to be Chloe Wynn Berringer--she has it all--money, privilege, and a ticket to the college of her dreams. Or at least she did until the FBI came knocking on her front door, guns at the ready, and her future went up in smoke. Now her B list celebrity mother is under arrest in a massive college admissions bribery scandal, and Chloe might be the next one facing charges. The public is furious, the headlines are brutal, and the US attorney is out for blood. As everything she's taken for granted starts to slip away, Chloe must reckon not only with the truth of what happened, but also with the examination of her own guilt. How much did she really know-or guess? Why did her parents think the only way for her to succeed was to cheat? And what does it really mean to be complicit? Bestselling author Julie Buxbaum takes on the college admissions bribery scandal that rocked the country in this timely tale of the hyper elite and the hyper competitive, and the lengths they go to stay at the top.
"The tragic 9/11 event in NYC that changed the world, altered the life of Abbi Hope Goldstein as well as that of Noah Stern. They did not know each other back then, but they know each other now, and while Abbi is trying to move forward with her life, Noah still has unanswered questions that he believes Abbi can help answer"--
An ihrem ersten Tag an der neuen Highschool geht für Jessie Holmes einfach alles schief. Und dabei ist ihr Leben gerade sowieso schon kompliziert genug. Da bekommt sie eine anonyme E-Mail mit Ratschlägen, wie sie den Schulalltag überstehen kann. Sie hat zwar keine Ahnung, wer dahintersteckt, aber trotzdem beschließt sie, die Tipps zu befolgen. Und Nachricht für Nachricht verliebt sie sich mehr in den Absender. Doch wer ist der Unbekannte, der ihr Herz immer wilder schlagen lässt?
Told in the alternating voices of a girl whose world has been shattered and a boy who is the only person in her life who sees her clearly, WHAT TO SAY NEXT is about the power of connection and the beauty of compassion. With sensitivity, wisdom, and heart, Julie Buxbaum weaves a story in which loss and grieving are balanced by humor and insight. This novel is so compulsively readable that you'll be surprised how deeply your emotions are stirred.- Christina Baker Kline, author of the No.1 New York Times bestseller Orphan Train Julie Buxbaum has written my perfect love story--two brave, flawed characters ditching the idea of 'normal,' falling in love, and finding the unanswerable answers to life in each other. I adored it.-- Cath Crowley, author of Graffiti Moon and Words in Deep Blue
Everything about Jessie is wrong. At least, that's what it feels like during her first week of junior year at her new ultra-intimidating prep school in Los Angeles. Just when she's thinking about hightailing it back to Chicago, she gets an email from a person calling themselves Somebody/Nobody (SN for short), offering to help her navigate the wilds of Wood Valley High School. Is it an elaborate hoax? Or can she rely on SN for some much-needed help? It's been barely two years since her mother's death, and because her father eloped with a woman he met online, Jessie has been forced to move across the country to live with her stepmonster and her pretentious teenage son. In a leap of faith -- or an act of complete desperation -- Jessie begins to rely on SN, and SN quickly becomes her lifeline and closest ally. Jessie can't help wanting to meet SN in person. But are some mysteries better left unsolved?
A Novel
The complexities of friendship, the doubts of marriage, and the redemptive power of literature intertwine in this haunting novel by Julie Buxbaum. It begins on a tree-lined street in Notting Hill, where Ellie Lerner's life is shattered when her best friend, Lucy, is murdered in front of her daughter, Sophie. In her grief, Ellie abandons her marriage and job in Boston to support Lucy's family. While Lucy's husband, Greg, withdraws into himself, young Sophie has stopped speaking entirely. To reach Sophie, Ellie turns to a cherished childhood book, The Secret Garden, and together they explore its themes of hurt, magic, and healing. As they delve into the story, Ellie uncovers secrets about Lucy—some significant, others minor—that Lucy had kept hidden, even from her closest friend. During a summer in London, Ellie confronts not only the layers of Lucy's life but also her own past, including the marriage she left behind and the loss she tried to escape. As events spiral out of control, Ellie's carefully constructed existence is transformed forever. This poignant tale resonates with anyone who has experienced the depth of friendship, love lost, or the weight of regrets, showcasing Buxbaum's unique talent.
