young adult fiction

Examines the life of Judy Blume, a young adult fiction author, and provides information on how the reader may compose their own biography.

Club CSI members Hannah, Ben, and Corey combine what they have learned in their forensic science class with investigative skills to find Hannah's missing dog.

Cassel Sharpe, a powerful transformation worker, is torn between his decision to work for the federal government and his love for Lila, who has joined her father's criminal organization.

When federal agents learn that seventeen-year-old Cassel Sharpe, a powerful transformation worker, may be of use to them, they offer him a deal to join them rather than the mobsters for whom his brothers work.

"Sixteen-year-old America Singer is living in the caste-divided nation of Ill?ea, which formed after the war that destroyed the United States. America is chosen to compete in the Selection--a contest to see which girl can win the heart of Ill?ea's prince--but all she really wants is a chance for a future with her secret love, Aspen, who is a caste below her"--.

"Presents the biography of children's book author Gary Paulsen while exploring his creative process as a writer and the cultural impact of his work"--Provided by publisher.

Contains thirteen essays in which various authors discuss aspects of the reading, writing, and teaching of young adult novels; and includes a searchable CD-ROM with nearly two thousand review of young adult books.

Examines several works by young adult fiction writer Caroline Cooney, covering her "Janie" mysteries; love, action, and adventure romances; and catastrophe, horror and suspense, and time travel novels; as well as her exploration of Christian faith in "The Ransom of Mercy Carter.".

Presents annotated listings of over six thousand historical fiction books in a variety of genres, set in locales outside the United States.

Annotated guide to young adult literature in specific problem areas facing adolescents.