Penguin by Polly Dunbar is a delightful and humorous story about a boy named Ben who receives a penguin as a gift. Despite Ben's efforts to make the penguin talk, it remains silent—until an unexpected twist reveals the true power of friendship and communication.

Setting:
The story is set in a whimsical, childlike world, likely imagined from Ben's perspective, with no specific country mentioned.

The Name of this Book is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch is a witty, mysterious adventure about two friends, Cass and Max-Ernest, who uncover a strange box called the "Symphony of Smells." Their discovery pulls them into a dangerous quest involving codes, secrets, and an evil society.

Setting:
The story is set in an unnamed, modern-day town in the United States, adding to the intrigue and secrecy of the adventure.

Unwind by Neal Shusterman is a gripping dystopian story set in a future where unwanted teenagers can be "unwound," their bodies harvested for organs. Three teens—Connor, Risa, and Lev—fight for survival as they escape the system and uncover the dark truths behind it.

Setting:
The story is set in a dystopian future United States, where laws and society are shaped by controversial views on life and individual rights.