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These books are ranked using the characterization + relationships labels extracted for Hello, Nebulon!. Books rank higher when they are close on every selected axis.

Characterization labels used: anxious child, reluctant mover, curious child, friendly peer, supportive family, new kid, relatable protagonist, lovable protagonist, resourceful child, twin siblings

Relationships labels used: friendship, best friends, family move, siblings, parent-child, new classmate, peer bonding, leaving friends behind

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Cover of The Girl and the Glim by India Swift

The Girl and the Glim

India Swift · 2017

A shy new kid at school discovers only she can see mysterious creatures tied to fear, friendship, and danger.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: awkward protagonist · anxious protagonist · shy protagonist · small-for-age protagonist · outcast · brave protagonist · spunky protagonist · relatable protagonist · bully target · well-meaning parents · distinct side characters

Relationships labels: friendship · new friendship · missing old friends · bullying · peer clique · parent-child · found companionship · protective ally · classmate tension

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1128

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Cover of Space Boy Volume 2 by Stephen McCranie

Space Boy Volume 2

Stephen McCranie · 2018 · Space Boy

A hopeful teen from a space colony navigates Earth school life while drawn to a strange, flavorless boy with secrets.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: relatable teen · curious heroine · hopeful protagonist · mysterious boy · nihilistic character · emotionally withdrawn · strange boy · supportive friend group · new kid

Relationships labels: friendship · new friendship · best friends · crush · one-sided crush · romantic tension · family support · parent-child conflict · mentor link · peer connection · cross-cultural friendship

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1322

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Cover of The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly

The First State of Being

Erin Entrada Kelly · 2024

In 1999, an anxious boy meets a teen time traveler and gets pulled into a race between future knowledge and present life.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: anxious protagonist · shy boy · parentified child · single mother · maintenance man · older babysitter · time traveler · carefree teen · supportive adults · flawed characters · likeable characters · lonely child · socially awkward

Relationships labels: mother son · crush · babysitter relationship · friendship · found family · mentor-like bond · neighborly care · peer friendship · community support

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1336

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Cover of Jake Ransom and the Skull King's Shadow by James Rollins

Jake Ransom and the Skull King's Shadow

James Rollins · 2009 · Jake Ransom

A boy and his sister follow clues from their missing archaeologist parents into a hidden world of ancient cultures, dinosaurs, and danger.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: young hero · bookish boy · curious protagonist · smart kid · bullied outsider · popular sister · cheerleader sister · adventurous sibling pair · new friends · flawed characters · resourceful child

Relationships labels: sibling bond · missing parents · family loss · friendship · group teamwork · rivalry

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1340

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Cover of The Trouble with Perfect by Helena Duggan

The Trouble with Perfect

Helena Duggan · 2019 · Perfect

When stolen children and a framed friend threaten her town, Violet must uncover who is behind the new trouble.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: brave heroine · child detective · best friend · framed boy · mischievous child · stubborn heroine · protective mother · sinister twins · supportive side characters · children act like children

Relationships labels: friendship · best friends · family conflict · siblings · mother-son · community trust · betrayal · adult-child tension

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1368

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Cover of Space Boy Volume 1 by Stephen McCranie

Space Boy Volume 1

Stephen McCranie · 2018 · Space Boy

A synesthetic teen wakes on future Earth after 30 years in cryosleep and is drawn into a quiet, mysterious new life.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen girl · relatable protagonist · emotionally astute · hopeful · curious · isolated · out of place · mysterious boy · reclusive boy · artistic boy · supportive parents · best friend group · endearing cast · realistic flaws

Relationships labels: friendship · best friends · family bonds · parent-child · new friends · community ties · found friendship · loneliness · belonging

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1371

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Cover of A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L'Engle

A Wind in the Door

Madeleine L'Engle · 1976 · Time Quintet

Meg must help save her gifted, bullied brother by journeying into a strange inner world where love, naming, and evil collide.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: gifted child · bullied child · sick child · protective sibling · intuitive heroine · brilliant child · teacher figure · mentor figure · skeptical protagonist · supportive parent

Relationships labels: sibling bond · friendship · parent-child · mentor-student · bully-victim · teamwork · caregiving · family support

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1372

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Cover of The Door to Time by Pierdomenico Baccalario

The Door to Time

Pierdomenico Baccalario · 2006 · Ulysses Moore

Two twins and a new friend uncover clues in a cliffside manor that lead to a hidden door and a bigger mystery.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: twin protagonists · child protagonists · adventurous boy · pragmatic girl · curious child · friendly local boy · mysterious caretaker · eccentric owner

Relationships labels: siblings · friend trio · teamwork · camaraderie · parent-child separation · sibling contrast

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1394

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Cover of The Shadow Cipher by Laura Ruby

The Shadow Cipher

Laura Ruby · 2017 · York

In an alternate New York, three kids race to solve a century-old cipher and save their home from demolition.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: twin protagonists · young sleuths · smart kids · quirky kids · nerdy protagonists · anxious protagonist · impulsive protagonist · logical protagonist · artist character · eccentric inventors · greedy villain · real estate developer · secondary characters (strong) · likeable protagonists

Relationships labels: siblings · friend trio · friendship · family home · neighbors · parent-child relationships · community · rivalry

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1396

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Cover of The Nebula Secret by Trudi Trueit

The Nebula Secret

Trudi Trueit · 2018 · Explorer Academy

A boy enters an elite explorer academy and must solve a family-linked mystery while evading a hidden enemy.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: relatable protagonist · brave child · smart kids · gifted students · independent kids · loyal friend · honorable hero · flawed protagonist · memorable supporting cast · teacher allies · frenemy · school bully · secretive adults · young team

Relationships labels: friendship · teamwork · found family · parent-child bond · aunt-nephew · father-son · mentor-student · loyalty · betrayal · rivalry · trust issues · classmate alliance

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1398

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Cover of The Boy Who Crashed to Earth by Judd Winick

The Boy Who Crashed to Earth

Judd Winick · 2015 · Hilo

A lonely kid and a crash-landed amnesiac alien team up to survive school, robots, and a mystery from space.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: ordinary kid · underachiever · overachieving family · cheerful hero · quirky hero · loyal friend · curious outsider · self-esteem struggle · relatable kid · diverse cast · kid-friendly villain · capable girl character · supportive family

Relationships labels: friendship · best friends · found family · siblings · family comparison · loyalty · protective friendship · reunion · teamwork · rivalry with villain

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1457

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Cover of Bite Risk by S.J. Wills

Bite Risk

S.J. Wills · 2023 · Bite Risk

In a town where adults turn into werewolves monthly, a teen and his friends uncover a deeper, more sinister secret.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: thirteen-year-old protagonist · teen protagonists · young caretakers · best friends · found family · resourceful kids · curious investigator · likable protagonist · clumsy hero · responsible children · eccentric elder · bully · protective sibling · skeptical outsider

Relationships labels: friendship · best friends · found family · parent-child dependence · sibling relationship · community trust · rivalry · mentorship · intergenerational tension · peer alliance

Semantic match: ranked by characterization + relationships

Distance: 0.1477

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