family

Contains twenty-two essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to families, including characteristics of the modern family, dilemmas faced by would-be parents, divorce, and governmental policies, and provides discussion questions, contact information for organizations, and bibliographies.

Alice is adjusting to her new stepmother, her brother's new apartment, her ex-boyfriend, and getting a driver's license.

The members of the Wapshot family of St. Botolphs drift far from their New England village, falling into a variety of mishaps and outrageous situations.

A graphic novel that describes a family's struggle with lung cancer.

Working as a telegraph messenger in California during World War II, fourteen-year-old Homer Macauley gains an understanding of the world and an acceptance of his brother's death.

The members of the Rubins family struggle to find true love and happiness, even as their family begins to fall apart.

Bull Meecham is all Marine, a fighter pilot, and absolute ruler of his family. Ben, his oldest son, has to fight against a father who doesn't give in.

Story of four generations in the life of the Ward family, from America's western frontier to today.

Tells of a seemingly ordinary, successful family who is nearly torn apart when tragedy strikes but finds a way to remain happy and loyal despite rumors, secrets and strife.

Contains facts, tables, charts, and statistics on aspects of and issues related to families in the U.S., covering such topics as family structures, issues affecting children, poverty, health care, housing, employment, and public opinion on the family.