Books by Sara Zarr

Sara Zarr writes middle grade and young adult for ages 12–18, exploring themes of family & siblings, growing up, loneliness & belonging.

Standalone Books

Story of a Girl

Sara Zarr

Rumors and labels threaten to drown out Deanna’s true self after a single afternoon changes how her entire town sees her

Ages 14–18

Sweethearts

Sara Zarr

The ache of losing someone you love takes center stage in this emotional story about moving through deep grief.

Ages 14–18

Once Was Lost

Sara Zarr

While her small town searches for a missing girl, fifteen-year-old Samara struggles with her parents' abandonment and th

Ages 12–18

How to Save a Life

Sara Zarr

For the teen struggling with the heavy weight of loss or the uncertainty of a major life transition, this story explores

Ages 14–18

What We Lost

Sara Zarr

For the teen processing the heavy weight of a parent's sudden death and the complicated truths that often surface during

Ages 12–18

Roomies

Sara Zarr, Tara Altebrando

Two strangers from opposite coasts share their lives through email during the final summer before they move into a Berke

Ages 14–18

The Lucy Variations

Sara Zarr

A former piano prodigy walks away from her high-pressure career and begins to rediscover the joy of music while guiding

Ages 12–18

Goodbye from Nowhere

Sara Zarr

For the teenager grappling with the shock of a parent's infidelity and the fragile reality of a family falling apart.

Ages 14–18

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Pinned

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Unthinkable

Sarah Dessen

Saint Anything

Lauren Gibaldi

First-Year Orientation

Jacqueline Woodson

If You Come Softly and Behind You