Books > Teens > Social Issues > Homelessness & Poverty
Monthly median sales (top 30)
$276
The median book price
$9.87
Bestseller's daily sales
12
50th book's daily sales
0
Average number of pages per book
240
Monopoly/Olygopoly detected
Yes
Performance tracking
Competitiveness
Volume sales
Book price
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New releases
Self published
Matching KDP categories
juvenile > nonfiction > social issues > homelessness & poverty
91.29%
juvenile > fiction > social issues > homelessness & poverty
91.29%
nonfiction > social science > poverty & homelessness
60.0%
juvenile > nonfiction > social issues > violence
60.0%
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Best selling keywords
Median title & subtitle length is 5 words:
- Rising Sun (New Moon Series Book 3)
- Faerie War (Titania Academy Book 4)
- Abuela, Don't Forget Me
- "Dumb" Orphans : The Bundu Bunch Trilogy
- Ride a Summer Wind
- Indie success
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40%
- Volatility
- New releases
- KDP Select
100%
11.76%
36.67%
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Front-page bestsellers:
Book title | Author | Publisher | Absolute rank | Monthly sales volume | Price | Amazon stars | Amazon reviews | |
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1 | A Trailer Park Fairytale (Trailer Park Series) | T.M. Shivener | Self published | N/A | $419 | $14.99 | 93 | |
2 | Roach Girl one: origin trilogy (Roach Girl origin trilogy) | G. Keller | Self published | N/A | $373 | $13.33 | 8 | |
3 | Stock Market Investing For Teens Made Easy: In 5 Steps You Will Discover The Secret Path to Becoming a Millionaire Investor. The Ultimate Teenagers Guide To Making Money And Uncovering Riches. | The Young Investor | Self published | N/A | $391 | $13.99 | 101 | |
4 | Ugly Me | J.E. Stamper | Self published | 8,736 | $2,348 | $6.99 | 1,227 | |
5 | I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two Lives | Martin Ganda | "The remarkable tenacity of these two souls pulled like magnets across the world by their opposite polarities - one committed to helping, the other to surviving - is deeply affecting...It's quite a little miracle of unexpected genuineness."― | 14,140 | $2,601 | $9.29 | 4,497 | |
6 | Rising Sun (New Moon Series Book 3) | Belle Harper | Self published | 36,792 | $446 | $3.99 | 2,267 | |
7 | The Chase Ryder Series: Complete Series: A Heart-warming Thrilling Series For Dog Lovers | Jo Ho | Jo Ho | 59,749 | $671 | $23.99 | 90 | |
8 | Punching Bag | Rex Ogle | Norton Young Readers; Reprint edition | 62,162 | $278 | $9.95 | 113 | |
9 | Punching Bag | Rex Ogle | Recorded Books | 76,138 | $421 | $15.04 | 113 | |
10 | Faerie War (Titania Academy Book 4) | Samaire Wynne | Black Raven Books | 167,046 | $139 | $4.99 | 204 | |
11 | Abuela, Don't Forget Me | Rex Ogle | Self published | 192,427 | $357 | $12.75 | 47 | |
12 | Hunger | Knut Hamsun | E-BOOKARAMA | 207,850 | $26 | $0.96 | 336 | |
13 | Punching Bag | Rex Ogle | Norton Young Readers | 237,828 | $289 | $10.34 | 113 | |
14 | Aging Out | Alton Carter | The RoadRunner Press; First Edition | 323,992 | $530 | $18.95 | 48 | |
15 | "Dumb" Orphans : The Bundu Bunch Trilogy | Allan Low | BB Publishing | 327,716 | $27 | $0.99 | 14 |
A Trailer Park Fairytale (Trailer Park Series)
T.M. Shivener
Jenna Morrison knows only the lucky ones get out of the trailer park. If it wasn’t for bad luck she wouldn’t have any luck at all. She is trying to make it through her senior year of high school without any more distractions. She has more than enough drama at home, she doesn’t need a boy to add to the mix.But when Treyton Boyd moves back in down the street with his papaw, it becomes difficult to resist his charm. He is a Trailer Court Romeo wrapped up in a holey Pink Floyd tee shirt.Treyton wants Jenna.Jenna wants a different life.Do fairytales really belong in the trailer park?This story contains content that might be troubling to some readers, including, but not limited to, depictions of and references to eating disorders, substance abuse, childhood trauma, PTSD, domestic violence, underage drinking and thoughts of suicide. Please be mindful of these and other possible triggers. This book is recommended for readers 14 and up. Read more
Ugly Me
J.E. Stamper
“A MUST read for ALL educators!” -Public School Teacher“This book has ignited a new passion for reading for our students and teachers!” -Instructional Coach"I can't ♥♥♥♥♥ this enough!!!" -Middle School Counselor"Excellent storytelling, compelling characters. These books will change how you look at your students..." -Public School Educator"If you want a perspective of trauma from the lens of the child, this is it." -Community Services Provider"This book is required reading for all of our teachers." -Superintendent of Schools"I usually skip my district's book studies, but not this one. I couldn't put it down." -Long-Time Teacher"I recommend this book everywhere I go!" -Becky Haas, World-Renowned Trauma-Informed Care Trainer Walk a mile in the shoes of an at-risk child with this book written by a middle school administrator serving a high-needs population. A stunningly written fictional tale based on the real-life experiences of real students, Ugly Me is an entertaining, touching, raw look at life through the eyes of one of our nation’s many suffering children. It’s a must-read for all middle and high school students, educators, parents, and social workers.Get it today. Read more
The New York Times bestselling true story of an all-American girl, a boy from Zimbabwe, and the letter that changed both of their lives forever. It started as an assignment. Caitlin had never even heard of Zimbabwe when everyone in her class was told to write a letter to an unknown student somewhere in a distant place. Excited for the first time about homework, she went home that night and wrote about her favorite color and what sports she played, and asked her mystery pen-pal about life in Zimbabwe. Martin had never heard of Pennsylvania when he read Caitlin’s letter. He was lucky to even receive a pen-pal letter—his class only received ten letters for fifty kids! But as the top student, he got the first one. He wrote Caitlin back, talking about his siblings and soccer and saying he hoped she wrote again. These letters were the beginning of a correspondence that spanned six years and changed two lives. In this compelling dual memoir, Caitlin and Martin recount how they became best friends—and better people—through their inspiring long-distance exchange. Read more
Rising Sun (New Moon Series Book 3)
Belle Harper
With the rising sun comes a new day.Lexi along with Galen, Rafferty, Maverick and Ranger have survived the Blood Moon. Lexi has discovered her new powers and with them comes a great deal of responsibility.With the help from her father, Tobias and all the Wolf Packs can Lexi help heal the curse that has been placed on the Shifters. Or does her power only go so far. Read more
** WANTED, Book 1 of The Chase Ryder Series - Gold Medal Winner of a Readers' Favorite Book Award ** The most heart-warming books you will read all year! Contains all THREE books in the trilogy for a limited-time price! What would you do if you found an exceptionally intelligent dog only to discover he had valuable information inside his head that could change mankind forever? The first time I saw him, I had no idea he had recently escaped from a mysterious lab. That he had been created there. I’d been living on the streets, which was tough, but preferable to home. Then one day, I stumbled upon this mangy dog being attacked. I saved him, but then he saved me, and I realized that Muttface wasn’t a normal dog. He was crazy intelligent. I’m talking Mensa levels. It wasn’t only his cleverness that I fell for, however. Bandit happened to be one of the sweetest, purest souls that ever walked the earth. Also, who knew that a dog could have such a goofy sense of humor?When we sought help from a grieving veterinarian named Sully, his clinic was attacked and destroyed by mercenaries. So now here we are, the three of us. On the run across the country against a powerful enemy. Who are they and what do they want with us? Through the danger, terror, and pain, one thing was becoming clear to me: I have finally found the family I always wanted and I will do anything to keep them safe...Even if it means risking my own life.From the gritty streets of New York to the open plains of the Arizona desert, join Chase, Bandit and Sully as they flee across America in their desperate fight to keep their small unit together. Having never known the love of a parent, Chase unexpectedly finds a father in Sully, while the smart-talking, occasionally annoying but always endearing teenager manages to worm her way into Sully’s heart, healing the hole that was created when he lost his wife to cancer a year ago. Then there’s Bandit himself, a supernaturally smart dog, considered a scientific breakthrough by others, but a beloved member of this unlikely family who just wants to be able to live his life with Chase and Sully, outside of a cage.But the world has other plans for them.Each time they think they are safe, a new enemy rears its ugly head until they are forced from hiding, having to concoct a plan so audacious that it will either keep them safe forever, or end up killing them all…The award-winning creator & screenwriter of ground-breaking BBC television show Spirit Warriors starring Jessica Henwick (The Matrix 4, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Game of Thrones) brings you an action-packed thrill-ride in the series readers unanimously raved about, describing it as a "Must-Read" and "Unputdownable". With over 300 FIVE-STAR reviews across the series, if you're a fan of & Marvel movie Logan, James Patterson's Maximum Ride series and stories about dogs (and people) in desperate need of family and love, you will love The Chase Ryder Series. "If you loved Dean Koontz's Watchers, you're going to love this book." - Kindle CustomerThis edition contains all three books of the series:Wanted, Book 1Haunted, Book 2Hunted, Book 3 Read more
Punching Bag
Rex Ogle
A New York Public Library Best Book of 2021The companion to Rex Ogle’s award-winning Free Lunch is a searing account of adolescence in a household torn by domestic violence.Punching Bag is the compelling true story of a high school career defined by poverty and punctuated by outbreaks of domestic abuse. Rex Ogle, who brilliantly mapped his experience of hunger in Free Lunch, here describes his struggle to survive; reflects on his complex, often paradoxical relationship with his passionate, fierce mother; and charts the trajectory of his stepdad’s anger. Hovering over Rex’s story is the talismanic presence of his unborn baby sister.Through it all, Rex threads moments of grace and humor that act as beacons of light in the darkness. Compulsively readable, beautifully crafted, and authentically told, Punching Bag is a remarkable memoir about one teenager’s cycle of violence, blame, and attempts to forgive his parents―and himself. Read more
Punching Bag
Rex Ogle
The companion to Rex Ogle’s award-winning Free Lunch is a searing account of adolescence in a household torn by domestic violence. Punching Bag is the compelling true story of a high school career defined by poverty and punctuated by outbreaks of domestic abuse. Rex Ogle, who brilliantly mapped his experience of hunger in Free Lunch, here describes his struggle to survive; reflects on his complex, often paradoxical relationship with his passionate, fierce mother; and charts the trajectory of his stepdad’s anger. Hovering over Rex’s story is the talismanic presence of his unborn baby sister.Through it all, Rex threads moments of grace and humor that act as beacons of light in the darkness. Thoroughly enjoyable, beautifully crafted, and authentically told, Punching Bag is a remarkable memoir about one teenager’s cycle of violence, blame, and attempts to forgive his parents - and himself. Read more
Faerie War (Titania Academy Book 4)
Samaire Wynne
They want a war, they’ll get it!
It’s bad enough that they’re interrupting my classes at Titania Academy. This semester, classes include Concealment and Heredity, and I'll learn about my true Fae Folk form. And Advanced Glamour, and Herbology. And Flying!
I’m supposed to be kissing Chance – yes, he’s my boyfriend now! – under the moonlight.
But noooooooooooo. Instead, I have to FIGHT because this “Faction” as they now call themselves, has decided to DECLARE WAR?
A faerie war? What does that even mean?
Well, I’m from New York, and I know how to survive. I don’t want to fight, but since they insist...
They’ve already kidnapped my uncle, The Oak King. I’m sure they’re going to use his power to try to take back the Elfen Lands and to take over the entire Faerie realm.
And I’m just as sure they want to kill my father, The Holly King. And probably everyone else I care about, too.
Do you think I’m going to let that happen? I don’t THINK SO.
I may be just 15, but they have no idea who they’re messing with. Elemental magic scared them enough to try to kidnap me. Imagine how scary it will be for them when I unleash it on their treasonous....
Control yourself, Holly. Save your anger for them. You’re gonna need it. Because this is war.
Yeah, it’s ON!
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Abuela, Don't Forget Me
Rex Ogle
A Finalist for the 2023 YALSA Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction Award. Rex Ogle’s companion to Free Lunch and Punching Bag weaves humor, heartbreak, and hope into life-affirming poems that honor his grandmother’s legacy.In his award-winning memoir Free Lunch, Rex Ogle’s abuela features as a source of love and support. In this companion-in-verse, Rex captures and celebrates the powerful presence a woman he could always count on―to give him warm hugs and ear kisses, to teach him precious words in Spanish, to bring him to the library where he could take out as many books as he wanted, and to offer safety when darkness closed in. Throughout a coming of age marked by violence and dysfunction, Abuela’s red-brick house in Abilene, Texas, offered Rex the possibility of home, and Abuela herself the possibility for a better life.Abuela, Don’t Forget Me is a lyrical portrait of the transformative and towering woman who believed in Rex even when he didn’t yet know how to believe in himself. Read more
Hunger
Knut Hamsun
Published in 1890, “Hunger” (“Sult” in Norwegian) is a semi-autobiographical novel by Knut Hamsun based on his many unhappy experiences in Norway’s capital city of Christiania. "Hunger" was one of the first modern psychological novels in world literature.Told in the first person, it is the story of a young writer of exceptional sensibility, who, stripped of all of his property and without any reliable means of support, is about to perish from extreme hunger. The book contains little action in the traditional sense. With the exception of the story of a few attempts to secure employment and the account of a brief encounter with a lady of the middle class, the text consists almost exclusively of reports of the narrator’s mental life during periods of starvation.The unnamed narrator of this plotless episodic work is an introspective young man whose hunger to succeed as a writer matches his intense physical hunger. He lacks human contact and at times seems demented. Although he has occasional hunger-induced hallucinations, he neither feels sorry for himself nor tries to rectify his situation.The book’s impulsive, lyrical style marked a clear departure from the then-prevalent social realism and had an electrifying effect on European writers.Born in 1859 in Lom, Gudbrandsdalen, Norway, Knut Hamsun believed writers should write about the human mind. He wrote psychological works that included running inner monolog. Hamsun wrote plays, poetry, essays, short stories, over twenty novels, and a travelogue. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1920 for "Growth of the Soil". Read more
Punching Bag
Rex Ogle
A New York Public Library Best Book of 2021The companion to Rex Ogle’s award-winning Free Lunch is a searing account of adolescence in a household torn by domestic violence.Punching Bag is the compelling true story of a high school career defined by poverty and punctuated by outbreaks of domestic abuse. Rex Ogle, who brilliantly mapped his experience of hunger in Free Lunch, here describes his struggle to survive; reflects on his complex, often paradoxical relationship with his passionate, fierce mother; and charts the trajectory of his stepdad’s anger. Hovering over Rex’s story is the talismanic presence of his unborn baby sister.Through it all, Rex threads moments of grace and humor that act as beacons of light in the darkness. Compulsively readable, beautifully crafted, and authentically told, Punching Bag is a remarkable memoir about one teenager’s cycle of violence, blame, and attempts to forgive his parents―and himself. Read more
Aging Out
Alton Carter
While still a little boy, Alton Carter walked away from his violent, drug- and alcohol-riddled childhood home believing the worst life had to offer was behind him. He was sorely mistaken. After surviving a troubled foster care system and becoming the first in his family to graduate from high school -- with a college scholarship in hand no less, he found himself at age eighteen, as so many young people do on the cusp of life: scared, lonely, and all on his own. This is the story of how he aged out of the foster care system only to have his college dreams shattered, and how he found the courage to face his past and dare to take the steps to the life and family he always dreamed he would one day have. Read more
"Dumb" Orphans : The Bundu Bunch Trilogy
Allan Low
The Bundu Bunch orphans, a community headman, a peer of the realm, a national leader. Some are more dumb than others. Some are not dumb at all.After losing their parents to the AIDS pandemic in southern Africa, Sipho and his fellow orphans cannot start school. Without an education, their prospects of escaping poverty are slim. Enter Aiyasha, the fifteen-year-old head of the orphan household. Aiyash uses her special talent to ensure her orphan charges receive the education they crave. But Aiyasha has a wider agenda: to promote social justice in her country where orphans will no longer have the “dumb” label attached to them.Features of Oliver Twist, Robin Hood and Dick Whittington and His Cat play out in a contemporary African setting in this heartwarming and inspirational story.“A charming and educational children’s book that inspires everyone to never give up, despite the odds.” Reedsy Discovery Team“This is a story that has stayed with me since I devoured the book's pages. This book is written for young audiences, but I truly loved it as a 42-year-old. I recommend that all audiences read this story and let the words and simplistic illustrations inspire and teach them. The storytelling is so well done.” Amanda Renz.“I did cry reading this book, a few times, tears of sadness at character deaths or misfortune and tears of joy for the moments of success and those heart-warming moments of bonding.” Romeo Aiyabei.“An inspiring, emotional, heart-warming book that provides awareness and can hook you with suspense. I loved the comedic relief. It never failed to liven up the book and make me smile. I highly recommend it for pre-teens and teenagers, but it would be a great read for anyone.” Candra Contreras.Synopsis“Dumb” Orphans: The Bundu Bunch Trilogy is a novel based on the real lives of victims of the deadliest global pandemic of our time. A group of left behind and left alone AIDS orphans are called “dumb” by others in their southern African community. They struggle to overcome this label and unfair treatment by their community headman.In the first book, Sipho takes readers on a journey through the lives and interests of his six fellow orphans, all aged 5-7 and known collectively as the Bundu Bunch. The group faces discrimination from both the headman of their community and other children, who belittle them for being unable to spell their own names. Although they yearn for an education, the headman does not allow them to attend school because of their inability to pay the fees. Instead, the headman forces the children to work for him.In the second book, Elah takes over as the narrator. Sipho and his sister Jabu found Elah as a baby abandoned by the river. Elah is in awe of the older orphans, the Bundu Bunch, and wonders if Aiyasha will ever be as proud of her as she is of them. Aiyasha’s success with her orphans offends the community headman. When she faces an attempt on her life two new friends from England help her and Elah to flee their country. Elah sees their situation as a grand adventure and relishes exploring unknown places. Their journey across Africa is a mixture of scary moments and enlightening experiences.In the last book, Elah takes the narration to its conclusion. Aiyasha increasingly relies on Elah for her support and empathy as she manipulates her way to a powerful position in her own country of Initawse. Aiyasha implements pro-poor policies which are opposed by the privileged, who mount protests and demand that she is removed. Then tragedy strikes and Aiyasha disappears, presumed murdered by her political enemies. Sipho joins with one of the English girls to investigate, but they hit a dead end. Read more
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You can move past toxic stress, let go of fear and anger, and build resilience! This workbook will show you how. Do you often feel sad, anxious, angry, or upset and don’t really know why? Do you no longer enjoy the things you used to enjoy, or feel like the world is a bad place? If you’ve experienced extreme stress or trauma—such as abuse, neglect, a family member's illness, or living through a natural disaster—you may need help healing and moving forward in your life. It’s important to know that you are not alone, and there is nothing to be ashamed of. Most importantly, there are ways to feel better.Written by an expert in teen mental health, this healing workbook offers powerful skills to help you overcome the effects of toxic stress, trauma, and adversity using mindfulness, neuroplasticity, and emotion regulation. You’ll learn all about how your mind and body respond to stress, how to identify triggers, and how to ground and calm yourself in the moment when your emotions feel too big to handle.If you’re struggling with the effects of stress or trauma, you should know that you can move forward in your life with confidence, self-compassion, and resilience. This workbook will help you, every step of the way. Read more
The Long Game
Ben Rose
Vinnie II-Cazzo lives a life based on the hustle and the short con. When, at the age of 12, he meets Steph Baker, it's love at first sight for both of them. The romance is short-lived as Steph, her mother, and her baby sister must flee domestic violence. Vinnie can't escape his need to find Steph again, and he begins playing a "long game" in an effort to locate her.In a world of hustle and jive, Vinnie soon discovers that the biggest mark he ever conned was himself. Read more
A Trailer Park Fairytale (Trailer Park Series Book 1)
T.M. Shivener
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Ride a Summer Wind
Ann Cavera
Lutie McBride and his granddaughter, Buddie, (and their small town of Whistler, Indiana) come to life in this captivating mystery for kids. Novelist Ann Cavera brilliantly weaves a stolen vase, Abraham Lincoln, secret caves, a teenage crush, mandolins and banjos, and much more together, resulting in a multi-faceted story that kids will love. Cavera doesn't shy away from the grim reality of poverty and loss, and—as honest and broken as some of her characters are—readers are left with a sense of hope as well as a reminder of the value of regarding others with respect and love.—Jennifer Grant, award-winning author of many books for adults and for children, including Finding Calm in Nature. Read more