Knowles, Johanna

"Ivy loves living in Applewood Heights. The family's apartment is tiny, and her older sister, Rachel, won't stop grumbling about sharing a room after their old house was lost to foreclosure . . . Ivy finds much-needed reassurance, and a boost of confidence, when she starts working with the building superintendent . . .Ivy has a natural talent, but she comes to realize that some things--like hurt feelings--are harder to fix than others . . . as she tries to figure out exactly where she's meant to be"--Provided by publisher.

"It's the first day of summer and Rachel's thirteenth birthday. She can't wait to head to the lake with her best friend, Micah. But as summer unfolds, every day seems to get more complicated. Her 'fun' new job taking care of the neighbors' farm animals quickly becomes a challenge, whether she's being pecked by chickens or having to dodge a charging pig at feeding time. At home, her parents are more worried about money than usual, and their arguments over bills intensify. Fortunately, Rachel can count on Micah to help her cope with all the stress. But Micah seems to want their relationship to go beyond friendship, and though Rachel almost wishes for that too, she can't force herself to feel 'that way' about him. In fact, she isn't sure she can feel that way about any boy--or what that means"--Publisher.

Twelve-year-old Fern feels invisible in her family, with grumpy eighteen-year-old Sarah, struggling fourteen-year-old Holden, and adorable Charlie, and when tragedy strikes, the fragile bond holding the family together is stretched to the breaking point.

Noah is just trying to make it through seventh grade, where the girls are confusing, the homework is boring, and even his friends are starting to bug him.

After fathering a baby, a teenager moves in with his karate-loving uncle and tries to come to terms with his guilt and find a way to forgive.

"It's the first day of summer and Rachel's thirteenth birthday. She can't wait to head to the lake with her best friend, Micah. But as summer unfolds, every day seems to get more complicated. Her 'fun' new job taking care of the neighbors' farm animals quickly becomes a challenge, whether she's being pecked by chickens or having to dodge a charging pig at feeding time. At home, her parents are more worried about money than usual, and their arguments over bills intensify. Fortunately, Rachel can count on Micah to help her cope with all the stress. But Micah seems to want their relationship to go beyond friendship, and though Rachel almost wishes for that too, she can't force herself to feel 'that way' about him. In fact, she isn't sure she can feel that way about any boy--or what that means"--Publisher.

A collection of interrelated stories follow nine teens and one teacher through a seemingly ordinary day, with uncertainties, traumas, heartbreak, and revenge.

Life at Noah's small school is pretty simple - especially for Noah's two best friends. When it comes to girls, don't always agree - except when it comes to Noah's older sister, Emma, whom they all acknowledge is perfect.

A collection of interrelated stories follows nine teens and one teacher through a seemingly ordinary day, with uncertainties, traumas, heartbreak, and revenge.

After fathering a baby, a teenager moves in with his karate-loving uncle and tries to come to terms with his guilt and find a way to forgive.