Polak, Monique

"Examines the history of feminism and then addresses the issues girls and women continue to face today. The book also looks at the ways in which people, especially young people, are working together to create a world where gender equality is a reality, not a dream. The author shares stories about the courageous individuals who have made a difference in the lives of women and girls worldwide. Encourages teens to stand up for equality and peak out against injustice"--Provided by publisher.

Franklin, having found comfort in starting fires since he was young and dealing with his mother's decision to leave the family to be with her boyfriend, is forced to reconsider his obsession after a rash of local fires starts negatively affecting his father's job as the mayor.

Becky, a former skating star who practices self-mutilation to relieve pressure, coaches a young girl who is showing signs of being a cutter and must come to terms with her own problems while trying to help her student.

Noah Thorpe goes to live with his father in George River, in Quebec's far north, for the school term, and finds that he will need to learn some lessons from some of his Inuit friends if he is to survive the harsh winter.

Todd enters the high-stakes world of gambling in the hopes of winning enough cash to impress Claire, but he soon finds himself in over his head.

Pete has to pull the most important prank of his life to bring about justice.

Lucas is determined to be part of the popular crowd at his new school and put his reputation as a "brainiac" behind him, but he discovers that there is a limit to what he is willing to do to fit in.

Daniel is forced to examine his own behavior after the teasing of a classmate gets out of hand.

Tim loves his job at the family pet store because he gets to spend time with a black cockatoo named Elmo, but he questions his father's leadership when a bird is stolen during a public event.