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Fearless Paths: Inspirational Sports Stories of Self-Discovery for Teens to Build Courage, Resilience, Friendship, and Unity is a heartwarming and empowering collection of short stories crafted especially for boys. Each story dives into the real emotions, challenges, and triumphs that come with growing up and discovering who you really are. Whether it’s stepping up for a teammate, conquering stage fright, surviving a weekend without screens, or learning to forgive, the characters in Fearless Paths show that true strength often comes from the most unexpected places. These realistic, ...

When soldiers armed with gas masks and rifles begin swarming the junior high, Brady knows he only has one choice—Run! A deadly flesh-eating virus escapes from a government lab, and the Army thinks fourteen-year-old Brady’s been infected. They have to find him—fast!—before he infects the entire city. But Brady’s not buying it. He’s convinced he’s not sick, certain the Army only wants to study him … and maybe even dissect him. His only hope is to run. To get away long enough to prove he’s not a threat. Strap in for a wild ride! Read Virus! today!

Twins - book 16: Changes In this addition to the Twins series, you'll finally discover if Casey and Ali can resolve their differences or if the troublemaker, Madison, has created so much drama there is no turning back! What changes are in store? What will happen between Casey and Liam? And what new problems unexpectedly unfold? There is only one way to find out! Download this great book for girls now and discover the answers. Along with all the other books in the Twins series, this one is filled with drama, suspense, excitement, and a little bit of romance. Perfect for girls 9 – 12, ...

FIVE 8TH-GRADERS IN A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BEACH TOWN FORM A BAND, SETTING OFF A SERIES OF CHALLENGING EVENTS. Like Elmore Leonard of junior high! -D.P., Great Barrington, MA It was quite charming. Great characterizations. Villains and suspense. All in an everyday framework. -A.D., Point Reyes, CA I really enjoyed this. I loved how it felt like middle school kids in a real way. -D.H., Portola Valley, CA Amazing story, at any level! -H.Z., London, England Excellent and entertaining reading. Ted Gross writes with perspective and conviction as he depicts the trials and triumphs of junior-high-...

In Karen Ball's Kaleidoscope Eyes, a woman "cursed" with a gift must join forces with a man hiding ulterior motives - or die. Born with synesthesia, Annie sees a pulsating World of color others can't perceive. This makes her a sought-after stained-glass artists and a key member of the K-9 Search and Rescue Team. But no one knows how well Annie hides her insecurities - until Jed comes along.

Ultimate Modern and Practical devotional for fast-growing Teen guys to cultivate Faith, Hope, and Grace. “Becoming Who I am” is a collection of carefully chosen Bible scriptures that address the needs of growing teenage boys. Content has been developed, keeping in mind the mind and soul of teen boys. The devotions are articulated in easy to understand language to keep them interested. “Becoming Who I am” has 150 excellent devotions segregated into 15 sections : I AM in Christ I AM Me I AM a Son I AM a Friend I AM a Man I AM in Trouble I AM Confused I AM Angry I AM Jealous I AM an ...

When you don’t listen, bad things can happen. The Walk of Shame, the second book in The Adventures of Lucky and Mr. Pickle series, continues to follow the growing relationship between a newly adopted pup and his family. Mr. Pickle finds himself excited and a bit out of control when Papa takes him for his first walk in the neighborhood. He hates being on a leash and wants nothing more than to run free and explore. Lucky and Papa do their best to get him to pay attention, but the pup refuses to listen. Conflicting advice from family and new friends, Shadow and Max, only confuses him and ...

”Makes you smile and warms your heart!”—The Teen Reviewer You will fall in love like every day is Valentine’s Day with this sweet read. At North Ridge High, Valentine's Day is coming fast. Love is in the air. Everyone wants to win the "Most Romantic Couple" contest at the Valentine’s Dance—especially Jennifer. Jennifer’s not about to miss out and sets out to get a boyfriend and win the contest. So what if I don’t have a boyfriend yet? After funny romantic mishaps and twists and turns, Jennifer finds Mr. Right and sends Cupid after him. But at the last minute, will the right ...

Erica needs a break from all the pressure. Valedictorian in high school and then in her community college doesn’t come without expectations that always weigh on her. She decides to take a gap year backpacking across the country before she finishes her bachelor’s degree at the university.

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The New Girl – Books 10, 11 & 12 Alexa's mother makes an unexpected appearance and wreaks havoc with Alexa’s life. Her future looks bleaker than ever and Casey is at a loss for how to help. Meanwhile, Ali strives to achieve her dream as the lead singer of the school rock band, where she finds a true rival in Holly. Unfortunately, Holly sets her sights on Ali’s boyfriend, Mike, causing Ali to react. Mike’s point of view is revealed, giving insight to his feelings as well. In addition, we hear Damon’s perspective of the phone prank and his opinion of Alexa’s involvement, adding ...

In the wake of a global apocalypse, a new world will rise from the ashes. The alien invasion has begun. Ang, one of the few survivors, explores vast subterranean spaces. In this unchartered shadow world, he unearths the way of the Aura. His captors claim to be allies, shielding him from a much greater threat. But no matter what they have to offer, Ang will never lose sight of his everlasting objective: Find Rain. Separated, scared, and burrowed like sewer rats in an incessant, transforming labyrinth, Rain and Ang approach their alien hosts from divergent perspectives. With so much lost ...

Chapter Book for Children Aged 6 to 12+ This Joe Internet chapter book is the story of how Joe Internet learns about wearing masks … and friendship. From the Author: "This is a story I wrote to help kids through tough times and to learn more about the values of friendship during those trying times.”

When Lauren’s dad discovers she is being stalked, he sends her away to stay with his sister. Lauren doesn’t want to go but when she arrives at Misty Lake, a surprise awaits: her own horse to ride! The golden days of summer stretch before her with wondrous promise. Then Lauren overhears her stalker’s name. Shocked, she runs away on her new horse, and finds something she never expected in a million years, something both terrible beyond belief and more amazing than she can imagine!

The last 4 dramatic stories in the Mean Girls Series... Book 7: Crazy Camp - The news of a school camping trip brightens up the girls...everyone in their class is super excited about it. Unfortunately, Remmy ends up in a group of girls that wouldn't be her first choice. But as long as she has Bridget with her, she decides it will be okay. And besides, Charlie will be there too. Unfortunately, one of the girls is causing trouble! Who is the culprit? What mischief do they get up to? Book 8: The Sleepover - Everyone loves a sleepover!!! Don't they? But what about when something really strange ...

"The Seventh Mountain by Gene Curtis is pure delight. Curtis wields a tremendous imagination and uses it to transport the reader to another world, where sword wielding Magi fight for good, evil lurks just out of sight and a young hero searches for his destiny. Sure to be compared to Harry Potter, but undeniably more compelling." - Jeremy Robinson Dreams, surreal and frightening, begins the path of Mark Young's future; a path set long before he was ever born. His twelfth birthday reveals a mysterious note that only he can read and sets him on the journey toward his destiny. Fortunately, it's...

Dragon shifters and their mates heat up the pages in these sweltering romances. Klaus Lion shifter Klaus is Mary’s right-hand man and definitely not looking for a mate. Too bad, because he’s met his match in dragon shifter Ainsley. Ainsley’s got a huge problem. And she can’t share it with the rest of the clan. The Scottish clan is headed back to Scotland. They’ve got a lion shifter with them and they’re in the dark when it comes to Ainsley’s secret. Can Klaus help Ainsley? Or will his presence only make things worse? Tamhas Tamhas has been keeping a secret from the clan for ...

A fun, cheesy middle-grade novel. Phoebe, an ordinary 14-year-old American girl is hopelessly in love with Chase, a famous teen idol. When he fails to notice her at his concert, Liz, her best friend, and a budding chemist, plays Cupid by concocting a love potion. What could be sweeter than a love potion on Valentine’s Day? But when Phoebe gets more than she wished for, is it what she really wants?

The New Girl - Books 4, 5, and 6. This story follows the harrowing aftermath of some devastating wildfires, one of which Alexa and her brother have managed to escape. During the panic, Alexa is suddenly confronted with a new fear. But what about the Jacksons? Are they safe or not? Alexa must also deal with Ronnie's vicious taunting. However, when an unexpected opportunity arises, Alexa seeks the ultimate revenge. When she later attempts to deal with a problem of epic proportions, she and Casey take matters into their own hands. This leads to unexpected consequences that will rock their ...

Girl Gang - Book 4: Game On! In this exciting addition to the series, more rivalry unfolds among our favorite Girl Gang characters. With the support of her friends from the popular group at school, Ronnie takes a stand against Ali and every other person campaigning for the position of Freshman Class President. At first, Ali struggles to compete and considers withdrawing her application. Will she allow Ronnie to take over or not? Meanwhile, during all the drama revolving around Jake and Meg, Casey grows closer to Liam. Will their friendship be the catalyst for Casey to move on from Jake once...