Luna

This is a gripping young adult book by Julie Anne Peters about a male-female transgender person. Family dynamics as well as personal trials are presented through the voice of Regan, who is Luna's sister. Luna was born Liam and is trapped in a male body. Would you consider this to be a controversial book?

The Wednesdays Wars

I highly recommend The Wednesday Wars by Gary Schmidt. It is a Newbery Honor Book. It is a first person narrative told by a middle school student. You will laugh, cry, and turn pages quickly to find out what happens next. This could be a young adult or realistic fiction book. Enjoy.