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This list is for contemporary, realistic young adult fiction that takes place at a boarding school.

Guidelines:
-Written since the year 2000
-Takes place in the present day (not historical fiction)
-No science fiction, fantasy, paranormal elements, etc. - must have a realistic plot (obviously "realistic" is relative, but at least nothing magical, please)
-No NA lit, please - must be for teens/YA

Anything that doesn't fit these requirements will be removed
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message 1: by Latte (new)

Latte Hyacinth What do we mean by “realistic”? I.e could I count Gallagher Girls? There are no fantasy elements


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