Tweet Julie is thinking of nothing more than sneaking makeup from her friend’s mom and getting boys to notice her as she finishes summer term of Year Six. Then one day Mongolian brothers Chingis and Nergui appear in her classroom, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Social behaviors (bullying, drugs, sex, alcohol, eating disorders, mental illness, etc.)
Tweet Despite the fact that she is homeless and her mother seems to be shrinking into herself daily, Amber Appleton is an eternal optimist. She loves her dog, Bobby Big Boy, and the group of misfits she leads at school, … Continue reading
Tweet Here’s a guest review written by author Christina Hamlett Title: What If…Everyone Knew your Name Authors: Liz Ruckdeschel and Sara James Publisher: Delacorte Press, 2006 Reviewer: Christina Hamlett (www.authorhamlett.com) Liz Ruckdeschel and Sara James have come up with a … Continue reading
Tweet Today I’m reviewing Spinning Out by David Stahler Jr., a book for young adults that I recommend for both guys and girls. As part of the author’s blog tour, I’m offering one copy to give away to a reader … Continue reading
Tweet David’s dad is a therapist who lives in the small French town of Cornouaille. David knows not to get to close to the patients, but Zelda fascinates him. She claims to be from another planet, and she’s here on … Continue reading
Tweet Since Jonathon’s twin brother, Telly, had an accident and died, Jonathon can’t seem to function well. Once a rising star poet, now he’s in danger of failing 11th grade and finds himself contemplating suicide. But Jonathon’s friends—a group he … Continue reading
Tweet Raye Archer is new at her high school, and even though she has a close friend, she’d like to fit in with more people. So when the opportunity comes up for her to tutor Ella Parker, leader of the … Continue reading
Tweet Carly never expected to stalk her ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend. She knew it was her own fault that Brian broke up with her; she simply wanted to see what the new girl looked like. But after her first glimpse she … Continue reading