interpersonal conflict

When Hakeem Randall's father becomes ill the family can no longer keep their home. Hakeem must leave Bluford High School and move to Detroit where a moody and secretive cousin Savon lives. They quickly become enemies and face an uncertain and frightening future together.

"Trille and Lena may be getting older, but they still find everyday adventure--and trouble--in their coastal village, including sinking every raft they build, getting little sisters stuck up flag poles, and attending those dreaded music lessons. But that's not all. The arrival of a less-than-encouraging new soccer coach is putting twelve-year-old Lena's goalkeeping career in doubt. And Trille is wondering how to impress the girl who has just joined his class. As the best friends battle the elements and their own emotions, one thing is for sure: they're not giving up, not if Lena has anything to do with it! In Maria Parr's follow-up to Adventures with Waffles, the acclaimed author returns to Mathildewick Cove with a rib-tickling story of growing up"--Provided by the publisher.

"This title explores the conflicts between friends and frenemies, offering helpful suggestions on how to successfully navigate the perils of teenage drama"--Google Books.

Offers gentle advice for dealing with difficult people.

"[This book] will shatter your assumptions about what makes arguments productive. You'll find yourself having fewer repetitive, predictable fights once you're empowered to identify your biases, listen with an open mind, and communicate well"--Amazon.

Simple text and illustrations introduce the character trait of conflict management.

Teaches the reader about resolving conflict and gives examples.

Naomi Martinez is determined to heal her family, despite difficult personalities and a painful rift.

"The coming of the dragons has upset the balance on Erth, and now other creatures, the wild Gibbus, and the Wyvern, are being drawn into the conflict between dragons and humans; while the dragons Gabrial and Grendel guard the young dragonets in their care, and the human boy, Ren, struggles to control his new powers, the world seems to be coming apart around them--and the firebirds are manipulating the threads of destiny"--Provided by publisher.

Gives readers practical advice and sympathetic support for dealing with political disagreements with family and friends, expressing their beliefs and opinions without alienating those they love, and listening and potentially learning from people with whom they disagree. Examples of real people dealing with the problem, a collection of myths and facts, and 10 questions for an expert round out the text.