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Characterization labels used: teen ensemble, female protagonist, leader, responsible teen, clown, goth girl, bad boy, prepper teacher, resilient teens, stereotyped characters, competent teens, farm-background teens

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Cover of Kalahari by Jessica Khoury

Kalahari

Jessica Khoury · 2016 · Corpus

Stranded teens in the Kalahari must survive the desert, a missing adult, and a deadly silver outbreak.

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Characterization labels: resourceful heroine · strong female lead · teen protagonist · zoologist daughter · survival expert · knowledgeable protagonist · socially awkward · antisocial teen · protective love interest · quirky teen ensemble · stereotyped side cast · rich kids · city kids · outcast · smart kid · compassionate teen · capable girl

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1810

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Cover of Need by Joelle Charbonneau

Need

Joelle Charbonneau · 2015

A teen joins an invite-only social site that grants wishes for tasks, but her brother’s urgent need turns deadly.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen ensemble · relatable and flawed · selfish teens · naive teens · outcast · popular teens · jock · sick sibling caretaker · desperate protagonist · villain reveal · forgettable side characters

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1838

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Cover of Tunnel in the Sky by Robert A. Heinlein

Tunnel in the Sky

Robert A. Heinlein · 2005

A survival exam on a remote planet goes wrong, stranding students who must build order, shelter, and leadership from scratch.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · young adults · school students · competent women · strong female characters · flawed hero · young leader · teacher mentor · political rival · coming-of-age protagonist · capable survivors · pragmatic leader

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1670

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Cover of Tomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden

Tomorrow, When the War Began

John Marsden · 2006 · Tomorrow

After a camping trip, a group of Australian teens returns to find their town occupied and must decide how to survive.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen ensemble · resourceful teens · rural kids · farm kids · strong heroine · capable female lead · reluctant leader · goofy leader · morally conflicted · realistic teens · ordinary kids · coming of age · self-sufficient

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1704

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Cover of Ninth City Burning by J. Patrick Black

Ninth City Burning

J. Patrick Black · 2016 · War of the Realms

In a future Earth scarred by alien war, young recruits with strange powers must help decide humanity’s survival.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: young protagonists · teen protagonists · cadet · nomad · engineer · scientist · fighter · factory worker · military commander · outcast · reluctant soldier · courageous · resourceful · distinct voices · female characters

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.2008

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Cover of And All the Stars by Andrea K. Höst

And All the Stars

Andrea K. Höst · 2012

A teen artist caught at ground zero of an alien attack must survive, adapt, and unite with other teens to fight back.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · artist protagonist · introvert · shy heroine · relatable leads · ensemble cast · strong female characters · competent teens · multicultural cast · non-stereotypical characters · resourceful teens · science-minded character · supportive secondary cast

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1714

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Cover of Dragon Head, Volume 1 by Minetarō Mochizuki

Dragon Head, Volume 1

Minetarō Mochizuki · 2006 · ドラゴンヘッド [Dragon Head]

A school train trip turns into a nightmare when a tunnel collapse traps three teens underground with no clear way out.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonists · school students · fragile sanity · protective lead · unhinged survivor · helpless victim · reactive character · survival instincts · psychological deterioration · flat characters

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1753

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Cover of The Dead of Night by John Marsden

The Dead of Night

John Marsden · 2006 · Tomorrow

Teenagers in occupied Australia keep fighting, grieving, and planning rescue missions while war forces them to grow up fast.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: resourceful teens · flawed protagonist · reluctant leader · class clown leader · morally conflicted · traumatized teens · believable teenagers · strong female lead · adult survivors · antagonistic adults · growing up fast

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1762

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Cover of Strike by D.J. MacHale

Strike

D.J. MacHale · 2014 · The SYLO Chronicles

In the final SYLO adventure, Tucker and his friends face a hidden war, shocking truths, and a battle that may rewrite history.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · reluctant leader · resourceful teen · smart teen · brave teen · group ensemble · loyal friend group · morally conflicted characters · traitor figure · strong female characters

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1777

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Cover of The Visitor by K.A. Applegate

The Visitor

K.A. Applegate, Katherine Applegate · 1996 · Animorphs

Rachel goes undercover as a cat to spy on a Controller and uncover what the Yeerks are doing to her friend’s family.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonists · female protagonist · headstrong · reckless · fearless · protective · empathetic · overconfident · strong-willed · ordinary kids as soldiers · strong female character · emotionally driven

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1779

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Cover of Alive by Scott Sigler

Alive

Scott Sigler · 2015 · The Generations Trilogy

A teen girl wakes in a coffin with no memory and must lead other survivors through a dark, dangerous mystery.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: teen protagonist · female lead · amnesiac protagonist · flawed heroine · reluctant leader · strong-willed · resourceful · panic-driven · group of teens · supporting ensemble · likable characters · character development · survivors · antagonists

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1802

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