Most Popular Books by Marilyn KAYE

Amy''s secret is out! Her worst enemy, Jeanine, knows that Amy is a clone. Now Amy fears the worst. She''s sure Jeanine will blab the truth to everyone--maybe even try to sell Amy''s story to some sleazy tabloid. But Jeanine never gets a chance to make good on any of her threats. An accident leaves her in a coma. Rumors of foul play spread like wildfire. The number one suspect . . . Amy. Sure, Amy wanted to stop Jeanine''s big mouth, but maybe she wasn''t the only one. . . .

Yom Kippur services let Mindy reflect on the sins she has committed during her thirteenth year, when she was desperately anxious to get into a popular crowd at her new middle school.

Sarah hates taking a physical fitness class at Camp Sunnyside especially since her big sister is her instructor.

Convinced that the medium hosting a seance is authentic, Ken wants nothing more than to reveal his secret to her, but his gifted classmates of Meadowbrook must stop him before Ken ends up in terrible danger.

Carolyn, a counselor goes away. In only a week, the Cabin Six girls have gone through three other counselors and have created havoc in their cabin. They find that they miss Carolyn despite her silly rules.

A magical spyglass reveals secrets that will bring four girls together in this new series. Twelve-year-old Ellie is ordinary. Absolutely, positively ordinary. Then her dad''s latest community project makes their whole ritzy town, including all of Ellie''s friends, turn against them. Tired of being ostracized, Ellie''s family moves to the other side of the state to live in a rickety 100-year-old house complete with a turret--and Ellie swears off friendship forever. That is until Ellie explores the turret and discovers an old-fashioned telescope--a spyglass. When she looks through it, the world she sees isn''t the same that''s out the window. There''s a community center that isn''t built yet and her new classmate Alyssa flying around on a broomstick! To figure out what the magical images mean, Ellie recruits other self-described loners, Alyssa and Rachel. When they see a vision of fellow student Kiara playing tag with a tiger and a donkey--they have their first real spyglass secret to solve. The New York Times best-selling author behind the Gifted series and the Replica books, Marilyn Kaye delivers a story filled with light magic and heart in this first book in the Spyglass Sisterhood series. Each girl will take a turn at the spyglass, confronting fears and sticking up for her peers.

Goth girl Jenna Kelley can read minds, the ultimate tool for rebellion. But when her alcoholic mother is hospitalised, a stranger claiming to be her long-lost dad appears, promising a fresh start. A real parent, a normal life – it sounds too good to be true. Her gifted classmates think so, but Jenna is so determined to have a real parent around and ignores her powerful intuition. Her gift for truth might be useless if her heart refuses to listen... Perfect for young readers who enjoy a mix of school drama and paranormal adventure, this light-hearted action-adventure series was adapted into a hit CBBC television drama in 2025. Gifted Meadowbrook Middle School is an ordinary school with ordinary students-except for the Nine. These students look like the others, but they''re not. You could call it a skill, a talent or a disadvantage, but each of these students is unique—they''re gifted. Marilyn Kaye is an acclaimed author of young adult and middle-grade fiction, best known for her “Replica,” “Gifted,” and “Out of This World” series.

When two friends become stepsisters, adjustment problems begin.

A modern-day fairytale--a major motion picture starring Christina Ricci, Catherine O''Hara, James McAvoy, and Reese Witherspoon. Penelope Wilhern has everything a girl could want: A wealthy, socialite family, an enchanted bedroom and some of the coolest clothes around. There is only one problem: She was born into a cursed family and has the face of a pig. Hidden away from the world, Penelope now finds herself subjected to a string of snobby, blue-blooded bachelors in a desperate attempt to find her a husband in order to break the curse. Though she yearns for something greater, what''s a girl to do when faced with a determined mother and her matchmaking sidekick? Hoping to snap a photo of the mysterious girl, mischievous tabloid reporter Lemon hires down-on-his-luck Max to pose as a prospective suitor and infiltrate the family. But when Max finds himself truly drawn to Penelope, he can''t bring himself to expose and disappoint her, so he just disappears. Fed up with this latest betrayal and determined to live life on her own terms, Penelope decides to break free from her family and go out into the world in search of adventure. Hiding her true identity with a scarf, Penelope discovers a wondrous world where freedom opens her eyes to possibilities she never knew existed. Making new friends along the way, she discovers happiness in the most unexpected places.

When twelve-year-old Amy becomes ill and loses her powers, she suspects that it''s connected to the new teen club that has opened near her school.

Fourteen-year-old Lydia, always keen to espouse controversial issues, gets varying degrees of support from her three sisters when she forms an alternative school newspaper and campaigns in favor of letting girls try out for the football team.

There''s nothing four best friends with a magical spyglass can''t handle...well, except maybe a lost dog, a school election, and overprotective parents. Book Two of the Spyglass Sisterhood finds Ellie, Rachel, Kiara, and Alyssa back for another adventure. When the spyglass reveals an image of Rachel walking a dog, she knows it''s pure fantasy. Her overprotective moms would never let her walk a dog alone, much less own one! To the dismay of her Spyglass Sisters, Rachel would rather avoid the whole thing all together. However, she can''t avoid it for long when a lost dog follows her home. Meanwhile, Kiara has secretly nominated Rachel to run for class president. In order to win, Rachel must find her voice to advocate for the change her classmates deserve--and maybe even the changes at home she deserves. The New York Times best-selling author behind the Gifted series and the Replica books, Marilyn Kaye delivers a story filled with light magic and heart in this first book in the Spyglass Sisterhood series. Each girl will take a turn at the spyglass, confronting fears and sticking up for her peers.

A secret bully and a chance to bring him to justice. Can Kiara and the Spyglass Sisterhood deliver? Kiara, traditionally a loner, doesn''t hesitate to say exactly what''s on her mind. But she''s found good friends among the Spyglass Sisterhood members who appreciate her keen observations and incredible smarts. When a fellow classmate starts to get bullied online, Kiara is determined not only to find the perpetrator(s), but also to bring them to justice. To do that, she''ll need help from her friends and from the Sisterhood''s magical spyglass to gather evidence and put the pieces together. The best-selling author behind the Gifted series and the Replica books, Marilyn Kaye delivers a story filled with light magic and heart in this third book in the Spyglass Sisterhood series. Centered on four best friends--Ellie, Kiara, Rachel, and Alyssa--and a magic spyglass that reveals people''s feelings, the Spyglass Sisterhood series mixes classic friendship themes with fresh conversations on community and responsibility. Each girl takes a turn at the spyglass, confronting fears and sticking up for her peers.

The Gifted class suspects a spy in their ranks, with "queen-of-mean" Amanda as the chief suspect due to her sudden, out-of-character behaviour. Tracey and Jenna join forces—and gifts—to try to find out more. But when Jenna is framed and institutionalised for a crime she didn''t commit, Tracey is left alone. Using her invisibility, Tracey uncovers far more than she bargained for, revealing a conspiracy that threatens to expose their secret world and destroy their gifted friends. Perfect for young readers who enjoy a mix of school drama and paranormal adventure, this light-hearted action-adventure series was adapted into a hit CBBC television drama in 2025. Gifted Meadowbrook Middle School is an ordinary school with ordinary students-except for the Nine. These students look like the others, but they''re not. You could call it a skill, a talent or a disadvantage, but each of these students is unique—they''re gifted. Marilyn Kaye is an acclaimed author of young adult and middle-grade fiction, best known for her “Replica,” “Gifted,” and “Out of This World” series.

Alice Henshaw thought she''d got over her first love, Jack. Even an invitation to his wedding doesn''t get to her - well maybe just a little. But Alice has a new boyfriend now, and she''s going to put the past behind her . . . Arriving for the weekend at the stunning Chateau near Paris where the wedding will be held, Alice and her best friend Lara, their boyfriends in tow, are all set for a romantic few days in the city of lovers. But weddings have a way of shining a light on relationship issues, and it isn''t long before Alice is questioning her feelings for her boyfriend Cal, along with those for the bridegroom Jack . . . not to mention her growing unease with Jack''s fiancee Nathalie.

The Gifted class are getting suspicious that there''s a spy in their midst. But who? The chief suspect is queen-of-mean Amanda, who''s started acting out of character and volunteering in the school office. Tracey and Jenna join forces - and gifts - to try to find out more. But when mind-reader Jenna is framed for a crime she didn''t commit and sent to an institution, Tracey is on her own. Using her ability to become invisible, Tracey searches for answers and finds out more than she bargained for ...

The five friends in Cabin Six prepare to welcome the camp director''s niece to their cabin, but they are completely unprepared for the trouble that their new roommate brings with her.

No one can identify the cause of the mysterious disease. There’s evidence that the bacteria infected human genes as much as a million years ago. Back in the prehistoric age. Back when dinosaurs roamed the land. Back when cavepeople communicated in grunts and gestures. And the bacteria has been dormant—until now. Amy’s refined genes make her immune to this terrible plague. But when someone close to her shows symptoms of the disease, Amy will do anything to help find a cure. The only way: traveling back to the time when it all began . . .