Haunted by serious problems in her recent past, thirteen-year-old Cassie makes a fresh start at a Seattle school but is drawn by dangerous new friends into a world of sex, drugs, and violence, while her parents remain oblivious.
Meet Amanda, a young girl who had a lot to learn about hard work and how to make her dreams a reality. Join Amanda on her journey, and learn with her how to find your goal and make it come true as you watch her face challenges but never give up along her path to achieving her goal.
"Introduces children to the practice of listening to their quiet voice inside and using mindful affirmations for support when navigating hard situations when they arise"--Publisher's description.
Abel Ruiz has it all--a good career path, lots of friends, and a loving girlfriend--but when Claudia dumps him he must keep his self-esteem intact to keep the rest of his life on track.
Seventeen-year-old Christy, sad since her father's death, ignored by her mother, and abused by her drug-dealing half-brother, finds friends who help her learn to stand up for herself and move past the old hurts and fears that are keeping her down.
One Australian summer, two very different sixteen-year-old girls--Charlie, a talented but shy musician, and Rose, a confident student longing to escape her tiny town--are drawn into an unexpected friendship, as told in their alternating voices.
