Obligatory Scenes

Protagonist's Worldview is Challenged

Protagonist Commits to Wrong Thing

Protagonist Ignores the Truth

Protagisist can't Run from Truth Anymore

Protagonist Embraces the Truth

Protagonist's Loss of Innocence is Rewarded

Conventions

A mentor that can guide and support your protagonist.

An outdated worldview or some kind of false belief that your protagonist must overcome by the end fo the story

Social problems or moral challenges for your protagonist to face (ideally, one that relates to your protagonist's outdated worldview)

At least one shapeshifter who says one thing and does another

An internal change within your protagonist

Some kind of confrontation with the adult world that helps your protagonist grow and change

An emphasis on friendship

External pressure from your protagonist's friends, family, or society to be a certain way

Secrets

A bittersweet ending