Keren David Books in Order
Explore Keren David books in order, with summaries of her teenage thrillers and family stories to help you choose your next book and where to start.
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Keren David books in publication order
13 books
Almost True
by Keren David
2010
After a seaside attack puts his life at risk again, teenage witness Ty must hide with strangers who seem to know his past. Missing his girlfriend, he struggles to judge whom he can trust.
When I Was Joe
by Keren David
2010
After witnessing a stabbing, Ty enters witness protection with his mother and becomes Joe. A new identity offers popularity and sporting promise, but the people pursuing him threaten the life he is beginning to enjoy.
Another Life
by Keren David
2012
Privileged Archie becomes involved in the dangerous life of his cousin Ty, whose testimony has made him a target. Their alternating perspectives explore family loyalties, unequal opportunities, and the continuing consequences of violence and concealment.
Lia's Guide to Winning the Lottery
by Keren David
2012
Teenager Lia's lottery win promises freedom but brings hostility at school, arguments with friends, and disputes over the money. As relationships unravel and her sister disappears, sudden wealth proves less straightforward than she imagined.
Salvage
by Keren David
2014
Adopted teenager Cass has grown up comfortably while her brother Aidan has faced a much harsher life. Reconnecting with him challenges her understanding of their shared past as her adoptive family's stability begins to fracture.
This Is Not a Love Story
by Keren David
2015
After her father's death, Kitty moves from London to Amsterdam with her mother. Relationships with two very different boys, Ethan and Theo, draw her into questions about love, identity, and the secrets people keep.
Cuckoo
by Keren David
2016
Teenage actor Jake finds his future uncertain when his soap-opera role is suspended. With tensions and financial problems growing at home, he starts staying with friends, discovering how easily apparent independence can become insecurity and homelessness.
The Liar's Handbook
by Keren David
2017
Known for making things up, River receives a notebook in which to record his stories. Questions about his mother's new boyfriend lead him toward an unexpected family mystery, but his reputation makes persuading others difficult.
Stranger
by Keren David
2018
In 1904 Ontario, Emmy encounters an injured boy whom others regard with fear. Ninety years later, visiting teenager Megan meets the elderly Emmy, linking two young women's experiences through a secret that has endured across generations.
True Sisters
by Keren David
2018
Ruby's family welcomes Clara, a foster child whose isolated upbringing makes everyday social life unfamiliar. As Ruby tries to help her adjust, both girls confront questions about belonging, family relationships, and their own identities.
The Disconnect
by Keren David
2019
Esther's school offers students money to give up their phones for six weeks. Hoping to afford a visit to family in New York, she accepts, only to discover how deeply her relationships depend on constant connection.
What We're Scared Of
by Keren David
2021
Jewish twins Evie and Lottie respond differently when their mother's public profile attracts antisemitic abuse. Online hostility and family disagreements force them to consider fear, identity, and how to stand up for themselves and others.
Say No to the Dress
by Keren David
2022
Fourteen-year-old Miri reluctantly becomes a bridesmaid at two family weddings, facing embarrassing clothes and complicated relationships. As wedding preparations intensify, she must navigate growing up, changing expectations, and the challenge of feeling comfortable as herself.
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