trust

Fifteen-year-old Soli, nicknamed Shifty, keeps getting into trouble without trying, but as he strives to trust and be trusted, he grows in appreciation of his foster family and works toward putting his past behind him.

Presents a fifteen-question quiz to teach children about trust, helping them determine how trustworthy they are and how it can affect their friendships.

Neglected by an alcoholic father, abused by her drug-addicted mother, and bullied and taunted by her classmates, seventeen-year-old Kate is suspicious of everyone. When Henry Jamison, the boy Kaste was developing a relationship with before he moved away six years earlier, returns to town, he finds it difficult to earn her trust and find his way back into her life and her heart.

When the Revolution team walks into a Collective trap in Mexico, they begin to suspect that one of their number is a double agent--as suspicion begins to poison their relationships the main suspect, Dylan, is sent into exile and headquarters is locked down.

Examines the concept of trustworthiness and discusses examples of people and situations that demonstrate this virtue.

Discusses the concept of trust in both a historical and a contemporary context, how it can be cultivated and contribute to leading a good life, and what happens when trust is broken.

Jesse is not thrilled with her friend Rachel's choice of a song to sing for the talent show, and she puts their friendship at risk when she violates Rachel's trust by trying to get another girl to perform Rachel's song.

Uses an advice-column format to define trust and provide examples in daily life.