Losing Grip
Losing Grip

Author: Darcy Maffenini

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2013-04-07

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1304193306

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Two years ago, Lexi Harper made a mistake. As a high school freshman, she dated Justin Longo, the most sought out senior at her school. Now two years later, Lexi is a junior in high school and still being reminded every day of what she considers the biggest mistake of her life. Lexi finds herself depressed and questioning her self-worth as her life continues on its downward spiral. Then comes along the new boy, Shane West. Though he's got his fair share of problems, he's a relatively happy guy, who tries to see the good in everything and everyone. Can Shane help Lexi find happiness again? Will the two establish a friendship? Will he find out what everyone else already knows? And if he does, will he desert her like everyone else? Can Lexi survive her junior year, or will she fall over the edge? Follow Lexi as she beings to lose her grip on life, while trying to survive the hardships of high school and bullying. Maybe, just maybe, Lexi can make it out with her sanity.

As Cool As I Am
As Cool As I Am

Author: Pete Fromm

Publisher: Macmillan + ORM

Published: 2007-04-01

Total Pages: 351

ISBN-13: 1429974141

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NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING CLAIRE DANES, JAMES MARSDEN AND SARAH BOLGER As Cool As I Am "... packs an emotional punch that sneaks up from behind... Fromm creates an engrossing coming-of-age saga that cuts to the essence and shines."(Seattle Times). As a teenager pretty much left to raise herself, Lucy Diamond is a narrator with a radiant yet guarded heart. As she races at breakneck pace toward womanhood, everything is at stake for her, producing an urgency and dread that she holds at bay with humor and grace. But while Lucy charges ahead, her mother's youth is fading. Simultaneously embracing and resisting their similarities, Pete Fromm reveals both women's emotional vulnerabilities and their deep mutual need. Conveyed through dialogue that is both laugh-aloud-funny and true, Lucy stands out in contemporary literature for her large heart and inimitable grit. A Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Book of the Year

Anna K Away
Anna K Away

Author: Jenny Lee

Publisher: Flatiron Books

Published: 2021-04-27

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1250236452

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It’s Crazy Rich Asians meets Gossip Girl! Anna K Away follows the fabulous cast of characters from Anna K over the course of the next summer, when new freedoms lead to life-changing adventures, risks, and self-discovery How the mighty have fallen. Anna K, once the golden girl of Greenwich, CT, and New York City, has been brought low by a scandalous sex tape and the tragic death of her first love, Alexia Vronsky. At the beginning of the summer, her father takes her to the other side of the world, to connect with his family in South Korea and hide her away. Is Anna in exile? Or could this be her chance to figure out who she really is? Back in the U.S., Lolly has forgiven Steven for cheating on her, and their relationship feels stronger than ever. But when Lolly meets a boy at her beloved theater camp, she has to ask herself how well Steven will ever really know her. Meanwhile, in Manhattan, everything between Kimmie and her new boyfriend, Dustin, is easy—except when it comes to finally having sex. And Bea escapes to LA, running away from her grief at her beloved cousin’s death, until a beautiful stranger steals her heart. Is Bea ready to finally forgive Anna, and let herself truly fall in love for the very first time? Set over the course of one unforgettable summer, Jenny Lee's Anna K Away is full of the risk, joy, heartbreak, and adventure that mark the three months between the end of one school year and the beginning of the next.

As If Being 12 3/4 Isn't Bad Enough, My Mother Is Running for President!
As If Being 12 3/4 Isn't Bad Enough, My Mother Is Running for President!

Author: Donna Gephart

Publisher: Delacorte Press

Published: 2008-02-12

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 037584645X

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Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Abraham Lincoln . . . at one point, they all ran for president. And so is Vanessa Rothrock’s mother! As if being 12 3/4 isn’t bad enough, Vanessa Rothrock’s mother is running for president and it’s ruining her life. Isn’t it enough that her enormous feet trip her up all the time, even on stage during the school spelling bee? Isn’t it enough that Reginald Trumball, love of Vanessa’s pathetic life, read her personal and private list of deficiencies to some boy she doesn’t even know? And that the Boob Fairy hasn’t visited her even once?! Doesn’t Mom realize that Vanessa needs her more than the rest of the country? More importantly, doesn’t she realize that she may be in grave danger? Vanessa's receiving threatening notes at school–notes that imply some psycho has it out for her mother at the Democratic National Convention. Vanessa might be the only person who can save her. But does she have the courage to do what that requires? This hilarious debut novel about a girl who gets thrust into the campaign trail will have you laughing out loud and thanking your lucky stars that your mom never decided to enter a national election. “Gephart maintains the humor even as the stakes rise. . . . An intelligent look at primaries, caucuses and nominating conventions.” –Publishers Weekly “Readers learn about the political process and motivations of people who work in this milieu.” –SLJ

Joshua Road
Joshua Road

Author: Diane Vetter Squires

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2008-12-01

Total Pages: 438

ISBN-13: 1440105251

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Joshua Road is the first young adult novel written by Diane Vetter Squires. Her story takes place in the mid-1980s and chronicles the coming-of-age path of Brianna Amatore, a teenaged girl with strong family ties, growing up in a Philadelphia suburb. A focal point of the story is her home, on Joshua Road, where many significant events originate as well as culminate. This story is a call-back to the days when home was more than just a place for teenagers to eat and sleep; where families came together in times of happiness as well as grief; success as well as failure. It is a poignant story of love, loss and fate, and the exploration of the relationships the main character has with her family and friends, as well as herself.

Love Her Well
Love Her Well

Author: Kari Kampakis

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 2020-08-18

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 0785234195

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Now an ECPA Best Seller—Kari Kampakis's Love Her Well gives moms ten practical tips for how to build strong and lasting relationships with their daughters. For many women, having a baby girl is a dream come true. But as girls grow up, the narrative of innocence and joy changes to one of dread as moms are told, "Just wait until she's a teenager!" and handed a disheartening and too-often-true script about a daughter's teenage season of life. Author, blogger, and mom to four daughters Kari Kampakis thinks it's time to change the narrative and mind-set that leads moms to parent teen girls with a spirit of defeat instead of strength. Love Her Well isn't a guide to help mothers "fix" their daughters or make them behave. It's about a mom's journey, doing the heart-work necessary to love a teenager while still being a steady, supportive parent. Kari offers wisdom about how moms can: Choose their words and timing carefully. Listen and empathize with her teen's world. See the good, and love her for who she is. Take care of themselves and find a support system in the process. By working on the foundation, habits, and dynamics of the relationship; mothers can connect with their teen daughters and earn a voice in their lives that allows moms to offer guidance, love, wisdom, and emotional support. Kari gives mothers hope, wisdom, and a reminder that all things are possible through God, who is the source of the guidance and clarity they need in order to grow strong relationships with their daughters at every age—especially during the critical teen years.

Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus

Author: Dusti Bowling

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Published: 2017-09-05

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 1454923466

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“Aven is a perky, hilarious, and inspiring protagonist whose attitude and humor will linger even after the last page has turned.” —School Library Journal (Starred review) Aven Green loves to tell people that she lost her arms in an alligator wrestling match, or a wildfire in Tanzania, but the truth is she was born without them. And when her parents take a job running Stagecoach Pass, a rundown western theme park in Arizona, Aven moves with them across the country knowing that she’ll have to answer the question over and over again. Her new life takes an unexpected turn when she bonds with Connor, a classmate who also feels isolated because of his own disability, and they discover a room at Stagecoach Pass that holds bigger secrets than Aven ever could have imagined. It’s hard to solve a mystery, help a friend, and face your worst fears. But Aven’s about to discover she can do it all . . . even without arms. Autumn 2017 Kids’ Indie Next Pick Junior Library Guild Selection Library of Congress's 52 Great Reads List 2018

Well Below Heaven
Well Below Heaven

Author: Idyllwild Eliot

Publisher: Cur Dog Press

Published: 2019-02-07

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 0984615687

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Seventeen year old Kelly is in a spartan boarding school in northern Idaho, sent away for drugs—as planned. Her little brother Sammy is left home in Missouri, getting ready for high school. He is quirky, quick, writes dark poetry and longs to play football. He’s also got a nose for trouble, and Kelly has left a truckload. And it’s sordid and dangerous. Her sadistic ex is involved, so is one twisted teacher, and so is the object of Sammy’s crush. Kelly warns him away, to no avail. He’s in too deep, and the repercussions could shock the town, and cost him his life.

Working Mother
Working Mother

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2001-04

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13:

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Guardians: The Girl (Guardians series: Book 1)
Guardians: The Girl (Guardians series: Book 1)

Author: Lola StVil

Publisher: Lola St.Vil

Published: 2013-12-12

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13:

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“Gossip Girl” meets “The Mortal Instruments” "I crave her. I need her. I love her. And that is the reason, we will all die..." I’m a proud bookworm who is jealous of the heroines she reads about. They’re always brimming with courage and going on adventures. The most courageous thing I’ve done is drink milk two days past it’s expiration date. Nothing new or exciting ever happens to me. I play it safe at every turn and live a spectacularly unremarkable life. Until… I was attacked by a hoard of Demons and rescued by the Japanese twins from my history class. They confess to being part of a six-member team of Angels; sent to earth to find me. Wait, what? It turns out, they are here to get me to reveal a secret; one I don’t even realize I’m keeping. If the Demons learn the secret before the Angels, they’ll use that knowledge to bring hell on earth. The twins present me to the team leader-- Marcus Cane. Marcus is stubborn and bossy. He’s also ridiculously hot. I forget how to breathe when he’s near and feel panic when he’s away. But we could never be together. He’s the most powerful Angel on earth and I’m, well…me. Also, he has a girlfriend. She’s stunning, intelligent and quick to kill. That should have been enough to make us stay away from each other, it wasn’t… ****This dark YA paranormal romance has over 1,000 five star reviews and is perfect for lovers of Twilight, Fallen, and Immortal Instruments!***** (Please note this series was previously titled "Guardians") Books in the series: book 1: Addiction Book 2: aftermath Book 3: Errant Book 4: Inferno Book 5: Affliction book 6: Entropy Book 7: Ensnared Book 8: Ascension