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1) Girl land
Author
Language
English
Description
The physical, emotional, and social milestones of every girl's life: what we've lost and gained in the 21st century.
Caitlin Flanagan's essays about marriage, sex, and families have sparked national debates. Now she turns her attention to girls: the biological and cultural milestones for girls today, and how they shape a girl's sense of herself.
The transition from girl to woman is an experience that has changed radically over the generations: everything...
Author
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
"Samuel and Rebecca Rainey, preteens themselves not many years ago, add their perspective as young adults who vividly recall their own successes and failures as teenagers. Covering such topics as friends, peer pressure, boundaries, dating, and sex, the Raineys address the most common traps of adolescence and teach young people how to avoid making poor choices. Short, concise chapters are filled with engaging illustrations and practical applications....
Author
Language
English
Description
Giovanna's pretty face has changed - it's turning into the face of an ugly, spiteful adolescent. But is she seeing things as they really are? Where must she look to find her true reflection and a life she can claim as her own? Giovanna's search leads her to two kindred cities that fear and detest one another - the Naples of the heights, which assumes a mask of refinement, and the Naples of the depths, a place of excess and vulgarity. Adrift, she vacillates...
4) Be Happy
Series
Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Find your happiness -- whatever it may be. What makes you happy? Time with friends? Curling up with a good book and a cup of hot tea? Simple things can create deep feelings of contentment, and this guide from the editors of Teen Breathe shows you how easy it is to reach that smiley state. Learn why a fit of giggles is good for you, how to cultivate an attitude of gratitude, and why adventure, dancing, and pets can all bring you joy. You'll also discover...
Author
Series
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Bye for now ... Lena is more than ready to spend a quiet winter break with her mom out in Arizona, even if that means saying a temporary good-bye to her boyfriend, Marcus. What she doesn't count on? A major power outage-of the supernatural kind. Out of nowhere, Lena's soul-collecting powers disappear, as do Marcus's matchmaking powers, only to reappear elsewhere! Now school-loudmouth Connie Reynolds is making people fall in love left and right, and...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
Dara Palmer dreams of being an actress, but when she does not get a part in the school play she wonders if it is because of her different looks as an adopted girl from Cambodia, so Dara becomes determined not to let prejudice stop her from being in the spotlight.
Author
Publisher
Open Road Media
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
A thirteen-year-old hatches a plan of escape, solace, and utter independence through a dream of flight that's both literal and figurative in this engrossing novel by National Book Award finalist Jim Shepard As beset by the world as any thirteen-year-old-and maybe a little more so-Biddy Siebert does his best to negotiate both the intimacies and isolations of his world and his own maddening and slightly comical idiosyncrasies. His ferocious younger...
8) Smile
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
From sixth grade through tenth, Raina copes with a variety of dental problems that affect her appearance and how she feels about herself.
Author
Series
Switched at first kiss volume 2
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Marcus is a Cupid. Lena is a Reaper. Opposites attract in book 2 of the adorkable Switched At First Kiss series by the acclaimed author of The Dirt Diary. Lena's not ready for any more supernatural surprises. Her new boyfriend, Marcus, is a cupid. She's a soul collector ("reaper" just sound so harsh). And they just got their powers un-swapped. But things aren't as back to "normal" as they seem... On his next assignment, Marcus's "love boost" is a...
10) Be Brave
Series
Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Learn to believe in yourself . . and anything is possible! What does it mean to be brave? It's not about being fearless, but about recognizing that fear and facing it. The editors of Teen Breathe can help you find the courage to take risks, build your self-confidence, and stay true to yourself. Through the power of visualization and other exercises, you'll envision your success and find out how to distinguish good friends from bad, say goodbye to...
11) Be Calm
Series
Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
When life becomes overwhelming, Teen Breathe can help you find the calm inside. Stress affects everyone -- from how well you concentrate to how sad or angry you feel. The editors of Teen Breathe know you face obstacles every day, whether it's an important school test or your family's high expectations, and offer this guide with simple tricks for staying calm and in control when it really matters. With ideas ranging from journaling and photography...
12) Be Kind
Series
Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Discover the power of kindness -- and how you can change yourself and your world, one act at a time. Whether you show empathy toward others, or are lucky enough to receive the gift of compassion yourself, kindness has an infinite transformative energy. Practice it every day with the advice in this guide from Teen Breathe , and see how the benefits ripple through your life. Master the art of giving compliments, be welcoming to a new student at school,...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Willa does fall in love, but it isn't at all the way she dreamed it would be. And just what is extraordinary? Willa and twin brother Nicky's mother is going to have a baby-how ordinary. Their friend Horace's mother has left to"seek her fortune. "That, Willa thinks, is extraordinary. Willa is on the verge of learning something important. And by the end of the long summer, Willa, Nicky, and Horace each do something extraordinary and unforgettable.
Author
Publisher
LSC-NewGrowthPress
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Distracted. Hyperactive. Impulsive. A diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) can explain the challenges you and your child face, but it cannot change the difficult behaviors. But there is hope for change. Edward T. Welch uncovers the truth about ADD, revealing its physical and spiritual dimensions and pointing those who struggle to the transforming power of Jesus Christ. Highlighting the often-overlooked spiritual side of ADD, Welch opens parents'...
Author
Publisher
Companion Press
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
In light of how difficult it is just to survive the teenage years, the grieving process can be especially difficult and overwhelming for teenagers. This journal affirms the grieving teen's journey and offers gentle, healing guidance. In order to sort through their confusing feelings and thoughts, teens are prompted to explore simple, open-ended questions. Teens are encouraged to write what they miss about the person who died, the specific feelings...
16) I'm With Cupid
Author
Series
Switched at first kiss volume 1
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Marcus is a Cupid. Lena is a Reaper. Opposites attract in the exciting new Switched At First Kiss series by the acclaimed author of The Dirt Diary. Dared to kiss the adorkable Marcus Torelli at a party, Lena thinks it's the perfect opportunity to cross First Kiss off her list of "Things to Accomplish Before I Turn Fourteen." It's only when she gets sent on an assignment the next day she realizes something went horribly wrong. That ZING she felt wasn't...
Author
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
The teen years are hard enough. But with today's increased pressures to produce at school, stay in step with being cool, and manage a jam-packed schedule, it's no wonder many teens are overwhelmed. The result is a generation experiencing greater stress and feeling more depressed than any other. This book will inspire and equip parents to help their hurting teens. The well-known and widely respected author team of Dr. Catherine Hart Weber and Dr. Arch...
18) Dear Opl
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
There are three things Opl never expected to do during the eighth grade. 1. Start a vendetta against celebrity chef Alfie Adam, the "Nude Food Dude" 2. Take yoga classes with her grandpa 3 .Become a famous blogger But after a year of shrinking down her personality to compensate for the fact that her body's getting bigger, Opl thinks it's about time to start speaking up again. What she doesn't expect is that everyone actually starts to listen...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Mean stares. Hurtful whispers. The cold shoulder. Being a girl is harder than it looks. In a world where gossip, drama, and rumors seem to be never ending, it's not easy to navigate the halls of middle school or high school without earning a few battle scars. But what if you could change all that? With practical advice for how to fearlessly stand your ground, hold your own, and dictate your own happiness, Girl World will help you move beyond the bad...
20) Dream on, Amber
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Formats
Description
My name is Amber Alessandra Leola Kimiko Miyamoto. I have no idea why my parents gave me all those hideous names but they must have wanted to ruin my life, and you know what? They did an amazing job. As a half-Japanese, half-Italian girl with a ridiculous name, Amber's not feeling molto bene (very good) about making friends at her new school. But the hardest thing about being Amber is that a part of her is missing. Her dad. He left when she was little...
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