Teen Life

Seventeen-year-old Buddy Lewek has spent most of his life trying to escape the Lower East Side slums of New York City.Working as a delivery boy to support his family, Buddy wants to become an artist, a dream he’s sure will never be realized. But that all changes when a delivery job puts him face-to-face with Mister Joey Drew, the eccentric owner of an animation studio. Mister Drew takes Buddy under his wing as an apprentice, thrusting him into a world unlike anything Buddy has ever seen before.

It was supposed to be a vacation. But soon after Desmond and his two friends, Corin and Diego, start exploring the museums and ancient ruins of Rome, fate, it seems, intervenes. Almost by accident, the kids find a hidden map that appears to lead to a heretofore unknown treasure—hidden long ago by none other than Julius Caesar himself, one of the most powerful emperors in all of recorded human history. But finding the hidden treasure proves to be just as difficult and inscrutable as Caesar himself, and unfortunately their hunt attracts a heap of unwanted attention from some seedy ...

Prayer can be your greatest asset and source of wisdom in raising teenagers in today's world. Now expanded, this book features updated content on issues like pornography, addiction, self-harm, anxiety, rebellion, technology use, dealing with disappointment, and more. It's never been tougher to be a teenager - or the parent of one. Thankfully, from your teen's first date to the next time he or she borrows the car keys, you can take your concerns to God through prayer. Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens equips you to pray about the difficult issues your teen may face.

Good. Evil. Dangerous. Glamorous. Will the real Cleopatra please stand up? Almost everything we know about the last queen of Egypt came from her enemies the Romans. Now it's time to meet the ''real'' Cleopatra, a ruler more complex, brilliant, and powerful than we ever knew. Cleopatra didn't just rock the boat when she became queen at seventeen. She rocked the world with brilliant alliances that kept her in power and in control. When Mark Antony tried to put Egypt under his thumb, she negotiated for - and won - more territory than any Egyptian ruler had snagged in generations.

If it weren't for the 57 bus, Sasha and Richard never would have met. Both were high school students from Oakland, California, one of the most diverse cities in the country, but they inhabited different worlds. Sasha, a white teen, lived in the middle-class foothills and attended a small private school. Richard, a black teen, lived in the crime-plagued flatlands and attended a large public one. Each day, their paths overlapped for a mere eight minutes. But, one afternoon, on the bus ride home from school, a single reckless act left Sasha severely burned.

Sam’s life is on track. She has the perfect doctor fiancé, Jack (his strict routines are a good thing, really), a great job in Manhattan (unless they fire her), and is about to tour a wedding venue near her family’s Long Island beach house. Everything should go to plan, yet the minute she arrives, Sam senses something is off. Wyatt is here. Her Wyatt. But there’s no reason for a thirty-year-old engaged woman to feel panicked around the guy who broke her heart when she was seventeen. Right?

What is new about how teenagers communicate through services such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram? Do social media affect the quality of teens' lives? In this eye-opening book, youth culture and technology expert Danah Boyd uncovers some of the major myths regarding teens' use of social media. She explores tropes about identity, privacy, safety, danger, and bullying. Ultimately, Boyd argues that society fails young people when paternalism and protectionism hinder teenagers' ability to become informed, thoughtful, and engaged citizens through their online interactions.

Tyler Feder had just white-knuckled her way through her first year of college when her super cool mom was diagnosed with late-stage cancer. Now, with a decade of grief and nervous laughter under her belt, Tyler shares the story of that gut-wrenching, heart-pounding, extremely awkward time in her life. Dancing at the Pity Party is a frank and refreshingly funny look at what it’s like to grieve - for anyone struggling with loss who just wants someone to get it.

Entering middle school can be a scary experience. What if you don't know anyone and can't make friends? What if the work is too difficult and you can't keep up? Don't worry! Middle School Study Guide: Tools, Study Skills, and Life Hacks to Ace Your Tests and Win is here to help you. With it, you'll breeze through the new experiences and challenges of middle school and obtain all the necessary tools, skills, and hacks to excel. Inside Middle School Study Guide, you'll discover: what to expect from middle school, how to create a routine that works for you, and how to develop a positive ...

The story of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is very difficult to describe. Usually we give some information about the audiobook, but in this case we think that would spoil the listening. We think it's important that you start to listen without knowing what it is about.

Liz Ianelli, known around the world as Survivor993, spent years at the Family Foundation—labeled an “institution for troubled teens.” The children who went through The Family School like her were good people. They had potential and dreams, but they came out with lifelong trauma: anxious, angry, paranoid, self-hating and in pain. Most of them have suffered lives of hardship, unable to integrate back into society. Hundreds have died, mostly by overdose and suicide. I See You, Survivor is about what really happened at The Family and what continues to happen at thousands of facilities like it.

As a teenager, you’re in a weird spot—one foot in childhood, the other in adulthood. The gap between the two feels enormous. You get glimpses of independence… only to be hit by moments of uncertainty when real-world challenges arise. Maybe it's handling responsibilities at school, running an errand that’s more complicated than expected, or realizing too late that you didn’t plan your way back from a night out. These little challenges can be overwhelming—but they’re also opportunities for growth.

In Ysabeau S. Wilce's exciting debut novel, Flora's mom is away, leaving Flora and her father home alone at Crackpot Hall with its 11,000 constantly shifting rooms. Late for school one day, Flora decides to take the elevator down to the first floor. But without her mother around, the elevator has ideas of its own and drops Flora in an unfamiliar room. Lost in her own house, Flora embarks on a harrowing quest to find her way back to where she started.

Do you wish to let go of past regrets and move forward? Are you exhausted from continuously saying yes? Are you ready to embrace change and new opportunities? Do you long to discover your true purpose and live your best life? Then this is the book you’ve been searching for! It includes 34 enlightening tales designed to reshape your perspective and ignite personal growth. Each narrative is carefully crafted to convey Stoic philosophy, embody core virtues, and offer insights into mastering the mind. In a world filled with stress and distractions, Stoicism offers a refreshing perspective on ...

Unleash a resilient mind and unstoppable game in just weeks, even if balancing sports and life feels overwhelming. Are you struggling with performance anxiety? Do you grapple with self-doubt, making you question your skills during critical moments in sports? Are you in need of resilience to bounce back from setbacks like injuries or academic pressure? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you’re in the right place. Most young athletes and their supporting parents feel this way all too often. But those challenges can be transformed into strengths with the tested techniques ...

Our kids are experiencing an unprecedented sense of isolation, interacting virtually in a world that seems ever more fearful with each news cycle. They absorb and internalize the stress and anxiety they see on their parents' faces and on the phone, laptop, tablet, and TV screens that are ever before their eyes. Not surprisingly, their mental and physical health are suffering. As parents, we want to know how we can help. Practical and encouraging, Raising Healthy Teenagers helps you understand the mental, physical, and social toll the past couple years have taken on your kids.

“Leadership Skills for Teens” is a practical guide that empowers young readers to develop the skills and mindset necessary to become confident and effective leaders in their schools, communities, and future careers. Drawing on the latest research and real-world examples, this book provides a comprehensive overview of key leadership principles and practices that are relevant to teenagers. Key Topics Covered Understanding the different styles of leadership and how to apply them in different situations. Developing effective communication skills, including active listening and public ...

Want your teen to be smart with money before life gets expensive? Then this is the book you've been looking for. “Money Ninja for Teens” is a fun, friendly finance book for teens who want to learn real-world money skills—without falling asleep. It's packed with practical tips, laugh-out-loud examples, and bite-sized lessons your teen will actually read (and remember). This isn’t just another boring money book. It’s a finance for teens guide wrapped in humor, memes, and relatable advice that speaks their language. 💰 How to budget without crying 🍕 Save money and still buy ...

Turn your setbacks to breakthroughs and fears to power with this guide on developing a growth mindset—become a responsible and resilient adult!

When a foul-mouthed, philosophizing monkey falls out of a circus truck and into Bobby Smith's ordinary life, everything changes. Juan Pedro deMaria da Silva Junior isn't your typical talking animal. This vest-wearing, curse-spewing former research assistant to the legendary High Mountain Story Uncle has strong opinions about soul-traps (aka junk food), the mind-numbing effects of suburban living, and why Bobby needs way more names than just "Bobby Smith." What starts as an unlikely friendship becomes a journey of awakening as Bobby transforms into Roberto Pedro Smith Vásquez—discovering ...