individuality

After learning that she is not the biological daughter of boring Mr. and Mrs. Drudger, Fern embarks on magical adventures with her real father and finally finds "a place that feels like home.".

Teenagers in a small town in the 1960s experience new thoughts and feelings, question their identities, connect, and disconnect as they search for the meaning of life and love.

Isobel finds herself torn between her European upbringing and her Peigan heritage and sets off across the west in hopes of discovering a place where she belongs.

In a maze of school assignments and interpersonal relationships, sixteen-year-old Grace tries to decide who she is.

Contains ten stories, some based on drama and mythology, previously published in "Read" magazine, in which the authors explore the concept of the outsider.

Amy is in danger of being destroyed by an evil replica of herself.

A little creature is ostracized despite his attempts to fit in, but his experiences enable him to be accepting of others' differences.

When a studious polar bear meets an inquisitive goose, they learn to be friends.

Tired of being an emu, Edward decides to try being like other animals at the zoo, but he soon discovers that being himself is the best after all.

In order to ensure her popularity, Camilla Cream always does what is expected, until the day arrives when she no longer recognizes herself.