why girls are growing more violent and what can be done about it
Garbarino, James
2007
Attributes the rise of violent behavior among girls to female equality and an increased participation in sports, trends which encourage physical expression but often fail to teach appropriate management of violent feelings.
After her parents send her to boot camp for her outrageous behavior, Leonora, a Leo who thrives on getting her way, discovers that she is a Zodiac Girl, a select group who get personal guidance from the planets when the stars are in alignment.
Discusses youth gangs, including information about their appeal to young people, the problems of gang-related violence and drugs, and how to get out and stay out of gangs.
Contains the story about an unlucky boy who goes from loser to hero when he beats the odds (and solves a mystery) at Camp Green Lake, a detention center where he is made to dig holes everyday. Also includes a collection of short stories by other authors that relates with the story.
A seventeen-year-old boy, a blind and talented twelve-year-old musician, the Austin family, and Canon Tallis become involved in an evil scheme relying on the ability of a refined laser to control people's minds.
