Humor in Young Adult Literature
Humor in Young Adult Literature

Author: Walter Hogan

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 9780810850729

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Celebrates the accomplishments of YA authors acclaimed for producing high-quality comedies, who have not yet been treated in a book-length bio-critical study. Simultaneously, it reminds readers that no matter how funny an author of fiction may be, if he shows off his wit in ways that fail to play a natural role in advancing his narrative, he is not writing good fiction. To demonstrate this, humorous passages are presented to illustrate the contribution a sense of humor can make to a work of fiction. The book is arranged topically to facilitate a comparison of distinctive treatments by various authors of adolescent life events, such as sibling rivalry, bullies, and first dates.

Inexcusable
Inexcusable

Author: Chris Lynch

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-03-20

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 144244231X

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High school senior and football player Keir sets out to enjoy himself on graduation night, but when he attempts to comfort a friend whose date has left her stranded, things go terribly wrong.

Slot Machine
Slot Machine

Author: Chris Lynch

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2013-03-05

Total Pages: 283

ISBN-13: 1480404489

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DIVElvin just wants to fit in—but how can he find his place when he doesn’t know what to look for?/divDIV/divDIVElvin Bishop is about to attend a three-week-long high school orientation camp, where each student is “slotted” or placed on an athletic team. Chubby, fourteen-year-old Elvin knows this is not the place for him. From the start, he’s told that some kids get picked on more than others, and to “try not to be one of those guys.” His friends encourage him to toughen up, to avoid being a geek by acting more confident. The trouble is, Elvin doesn’t quite know what kind of guy he is. And what if the kind of guy he is now isn’t the kind of guy he’ll be in four years?/divDIV /divDIVAt times laugh-out-loud funny, Slot Machine is a keenly felt story of the push and pull of wanting to belong./divDIV /divDIVThis ebook features an illustrated biography of Chris Lynch including rare images from the author’s personal collection./divDIV /div

Naked Reading
Naked Reading

Author: Teri S. Lesesne

Publisher: Stenhouse Publishers

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 157110416X

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"Teri draws on her extensive experience as a teacher and consultant to examine ways that educators can help interest kids in books and keep them reading during this crucial period."--BOOK JACKET.

Such a Pretty Face
Such a Pretty Face

Author: Ann Angel

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2016-02-01

Total Pages: 189

ISBN-13: 1613120613

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With stories by acclaimed and exciting new YA writers: Louise Hawes J. James Keels Ron Koertge Chris Lynch Norma Fox Mazer Lauren Myracle Jamie Pittel Anita Riggio Mary Ann Rodman Ellen Wittlinger Jacqueline Woodson Tim Wynne-Jones A stellar line-up of young adult writers examines our relationship with beauty in stories that haunt, amuse, stir, and fascinate. A beauty queen with a chin-hair problem, an aspiring model who would rather take pictures than be in them, a boy in love with the gorgeous nurse he’s never seen, a girl named Beauty who feels like anything but—the teenagers in these dozen stories feel the power of beauty, whether it’s to trap, save, torment, or comfort. In an era when image seems to have triumphed over virtue and reason, this timely, discussion-provoking collection asks young readers to think about what is truly beautiful.

The Wolf Gang
The Wolf Gang

Author: Chris Lynch

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2013-03-26

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 1480404659

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DIVNothing breaks the heart of a He-Man Women Hater like one of their own joining ranks with the girls!/divDIV/divDIVWhen Wolf forms his own club in a beauty shop with the Girl Scouts as members, the He-Man Women Haters take it as a declaration of war. Then Jerome strays from the group after visiting the beauty shop, and Steven knows he must take action, letting a girl into his club. But soon the He-Men realize they are in over their heads! The final book in the He-Man Women Haters Club series is filled with betrayal, defections, and double agents as Wolf and Steven face off. It’s an all-out war, and only the best club will survive./divDIV/divDIV/div

Ladies' Choice
Ladies' Choice

Author: Chris Lynch

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2013-03-26

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1480404640

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DIVThe He-Men must stay strong when one of their members starts talking to the enemy: a girl!/divDIV/divDIVOne of the He-Man Women Haters blatantly violates the main rule of the club: consorting with the enemy. And this enemy’s not just any girl; she’s someone’s sister—Ling’s sister! When Wolfgang is put on trial for his misdeed, the boys discover it’s getting tougher to be feared and respected in their neighborhood, especially with dissent in the ranks./divDIV/div

Scratch and the Sniffs
Scratch and the Sniffs

Author: Chris Lynch

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2013-03-26

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1480404632

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DIVThe He-Man Women Haters are rocking out in a punk band!/divDIV/divDIVWith Wolfgang newly installed as their leader, the He-Men recruit club members Scratch and Cecil, and form a garage punk band. In no time at all, Scratch and the Sniffs is born—the problem is, no one can actually play an instrument. But lack of talent doesn’t stop the He-Man Women Haters Club from chasing stardom—or at least a few bucks!/divDIV/divDIV/divDIV/div

Babes in the Woods
Babes in the Woods

Author: Chris Lynch

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2013-03-26

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1480404624

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DIVThe He-Man Women Haters Club is about to discover something more terrifying than girls: camping!/divDIV/divDIVIn this follow-up to Johnny Chesthair, thirteen-year-old Steven has been ousted as the leader of the club he formed for boys only. As the members reorganize under new leader Jerome, Steven’s father and uncle decide to take the boys into a real man’s world—a place where men can be men: the deep woods! Now, Steven, Ling-Ling, Wolfgang, and Jerome must deal with eating bugs, a paintball war, and a wild storm. To make it through the weekend, the He-Men will need to man up!/divDIV/div

All the Old Haunts
All the Old Haunts

Author: Chris Lynch

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2013-03-26

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 1480404586

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DIVTen stunning short stories explore the dark and light sides of teenage life/divDIV/divDIVBy turns suspenseful and absorbing, wrenching and poignant, these ten short stories illuminate love, loss, and betrayal: A young man must come to terms with his alcoholic father; a teen girl faces an unexpected pregnancy; and a brother must confront his evil twin. An exploration of sexuality threatens disaster, while a love triangle leaves its biting mark. With these masterful tales, Lynch leaves the reader thinking about his characters long after his stories end./divDIV/divDIV/div