Recs if you like Mandy...

Quiet, comforting stories about solitude, small routines, and creating a space of your own, whether it’s a garden, a home, or just a way of moving through the world.

for girls who are trying to find the right place

Pair with "Level 3 – The Early Modern World" book.

A curated assortment of clean, age-appropriate books for girls ages 11-14, featuring picks from across genres, all with younger protagonists, light or no romance, and minimal heavy content; perfect for readers transitioning between middle grade and young adult who want engaging stories that feel safe, fun, and comfortable.

Middle school fantasy books from the early 2000s: books that kept me occupied during recess as an unsocialized child lmao