Walters, Eric

Trying desperately to fit in and make friends, Casey and her friend hold a house party when her parents are out of town.

"In this novel for teens, Sophie graduates from high school, her boyfriend breaks up with her because she's boring, and her best friend challenges her to try ninety different things"--Provided by publisher.

A global blackout forces teenager Adam Daley and his neighbors to turn their community into a fortress, defending against countless enemies, but a new danger threatens to destroy them all.

Nathan learns to care for seven orphaned baby squirrels with the help from a stray neighborhood cat.

"It's 2012 and the world's most renowned astrophysicists, astronomers, and theoretical mathematicians have all died within the same 12-month period. But as these scientists discover, none of them are really dead after all. They have been taken hostage by alien forces. And while their family and friends are mourning their passing, and with the help of a 16-year-old with rare gifts, they face the ultimate struggle of prevailing over evil and returning themselves--and the earth--to safety"--Publisher.

"DJ is always thrilled to spend time with his grandfather, whom he idolizes. Even when it involves being in a small plane as the two fly to Central America for a week. Then a kidnapping attempt forces DJ to flee throught the jungle and down a crocodile-infested river, pursued by armed gunmen. During the escape, DJ uncovers things about his beloved grandfather that point to a secret life and questionable activities DJ never thought possible."--Back cover.

The stories of five children Annu, Jimmy, Nadja, Farooq and Toma from five very different and distinct conflicts: Sri Lanka, Uganda, Sarajevo, Afghanistan and the Sudan. Along with these very personal accounts, the book also offers brief descriptions of the history and issues that influenced these conflicts.