Best of
Teen

1995

The Only Alien on the Planet


Kristen D. Randle - 1995
    It was difficult for Ginny at first, but her senior year is finally starting to feel kind of normal. That is, until she sees him—the beautiful mystery in her English class. He has never spoken a word to anyone. He moves through each day at school without making eye contact. His name is Smitty Tibbs, but everyone calls him the Alien.Ginny is convinced there's more to the Alien than his muted exterior. But as she attempts to break into his safe and emotionless world, she realizes her efforts might be causing more harm than good. Has she gone too far, or not far enough?

Don't Die, My Love


Lurlene McDaniel - 1995
    Now both are in high school and deeply in love. Luke, a talented football player, is almost certain to receive an athletic scholarship to a top college. And no matter what her parents say, wherever Luke goes, Julie intends to follow. When Luke can't shake what he thinks is a virus, Julie persuades him to see a doctor. Luke's test results are alarming, but Julie believes their love is stronger than anything. Can love survive, now and forever?

Like Sisters on the Homefront


Rita Williams-Garcia - 1995
    There's nothing to do, nowhere to go, and no one around except kneesock-wearing, Jesus-praising cousin Cookie. Then Gayle meets Great, the family matriarch-and her stories of the past begin to change how Gayle sees her future.

Kissed by an Angel/The Power of Love/Soulmates


Elizabeth Chandler - 1995
    Now Tristan returns as an angel, but Ivy is unable to feel his presence. The Power of Love: Tristan has learned that the person responsible for the car crash is after Ivy. Can he cross the boundaries of life and death to warn Ivy that she is in trouble? Soulmates: Tristan must rescue Ivy, but if he does so his mission will be finished and he will have to leave his true love forever.

The Middle Passage: White Ships/ Black Cargo


Tom Feelings - 1995
    The Middle Passage focuses attention on the torturous journey which brought slaves from Africa to the Americas, allowing readers to bear witness to the sufferings of an entire people.

Get An Attitude! Heroic Examples From The Book Of Mormon


John Bytheway - 1995
    

Only You, Sierra


Robin Jones Gunn - 1995
    Sierra is a spunky and bold sixteen-year-old with big dreams and unconventional clothes. Today's teens can truly relate to what is going on in Sierra's life -- whether it's friendships, dating, or learning to trust in God. Sierra shows readers how to have a relationship with Jesus Christ and how to grow in their commitment to Him.

When Pigs Fly


June Rae Wood - 1995
    But when her parents decide to sell their house and move the family to a dilapidated old farm, Buddy thinks pigs will fly before she's happy again. The old farmhouse, however, holds some surprising secrets that may make Buddy realize just how rich her family is.The story is enjoyable and inspiring. -- Horn BookWell-written and engaging.... A down-to-earth yet upbeat story. -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksThe many serious issues flow smoothly from the strength of Wood's solid characters toward a realistic resolution. No happy ending here, but sure enough, there are possibilities. -- School Library Journal

Ironman


Chris Crutcher - 1995
    The rage he feels gives him the energy as a triathlete to press his body to the limit, but it also translates into angry outbursts toward his teachers.Now dangerously close to expulsion from school, Bo has been assigned to Anger Management sessions with the school "truants." With an eclectic mix of hard-edged students, Bo may finally have to deal with his long-brewing hatred for his father -- before it eats away at him completely.

The Silver Sword (Oxford Bookworms Library Stage 4)


John Escott - 1995
    This will bring me luck, he said to Mr Balicki. And it will bring you luck because you gave it to me.The silver sword is only a paper knife but it gives Jan and his friends hope. Hungry, cold, and afraid, the four children try to stay alive among the ruins of bombed cities in war-torn Europe. Soon they will begin the long and dangerous journey south, from Poland to Switzerland, where they hope to find their parents again.

Clueless


H.B. Gilmour - 1995
    Do unto others. Accessorize or die.Cher Horowitz is total golden at Beverly Hills High. She's a full-on Betty. Her closet is strictly designer. She has all the answers... so why shouldn't she run everyone's life? She referees her best friend De's relationship. She's generously making over the new girl, Tai, in her own image. In the land of the clueless, Cher was born to lead.Only two things have her stumped. Uno) Should she go out with a boy who dresses better than she does? (I mean, what would she bring to the relationship?) And b) What about Josh, the college guy she despises who thinks she's an empty-headed, self-centered, spoiled bimbette? Why does he keep popping into her mind? Could it possibly be that in matters of the heart Cher is really... clueless?As if!https://openlibrary.org/books/OL24503...

Black Blood / Red Dice / The Return / The Last Story


Christopher Pike - 1995
    

Glory in the Cup: Glory Gardens, #1


Bob Cattell - 1995
    Hooker, the captain, finds that it takes time to build a cricket team. Will Glory Gardens go all out for victory or will they be out for a duck?

100 African Americans Who Shaped American History


Joanne Clarke - 1995
    Also included are Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall and many, many more. Organized chronologically and meticulously researched, this book provides an educational look at the prominent role that these individuals played and how their varied talents, ideas and expertise contributed to American history. * Concise & Easy to Read Text * Fully Illustrated * Includes Index, Time Line, Trivia Quiz & Suggested Projects * Makes History Fun! Bluewood Books' "100 Series" includes 28 additional fun and educational titles, including: * 100 Hispanic Americans Who Shaped American History * 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History * 100 Scientists Who Shaped World History * 100 American Women Who Shaped American History * 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History * 100 Inventions That Shaped World History * 100 Artists Who Shaped World History * ...and many more!

When You Need Incredible Answers to Prayer


Roger J. Morneau - 1995
    Guilt that God cannot forgive them. Estranged families. Crippled or destroyed careers. The grief of parents who find their professionally-trained children rejecting their church and their belief in God. Confusion sown by those who criticize and attack the church.Morneau shares counsel for hurting men and women, and relates thrilling stories of God's intervention. He also shows how each reader can walk more closely with God, share His power and love with others, and receive incredible answers to prayer.

Both Sides of Time


Caroline B. Cooney - 1995
    What if, no matter which direction you travel in time, you must abandon someone you love?Meet 15-year-old Annie Lockwood, a romantic living in the wrong century. When she travels back a hundred years and lands in 1895--a time when privileged young ladies wear magnificent gowns, attend elegant parties, and are courted by handsome gentlemen--Annie at last finds romance. But she is a trespasser in time. Will she choose to stay in the past? Will she be allowed to?

Malibu Summer


Jane Claypool Miner - 1995
    This novel features an innocent yet independent young heroine, all the glitz of the star-studded Malibu colony, glamourous characters, and lots of romance.

Year of the Cat


Zoe Daniels - 1995
    She unlocks the secret of her nightmares, the hunger in her soul - and the savage nature of her true self.THE HUNTAs Holly explores the wild side of her secret destiny, she fears for the lives of the people she loves. But still, she cannot resist the power of the ancient rituals - and the bloodthirsty call of the hunt.THE AMULETIn terror and desperation, Holly tries to cling to her human side. But the blood of the panther runs wild in her veins. Soon she is forced to choose sides in the final war between predator and prey.

Bound for Glory (Glory Gardens)


Bob Cattell - 1995
    Hooker, the captain, worries that the team won't be able to hold it together but the team are determined to win against all odds.

Twin Sisters


Janice Harrell - 1995
    Isabel stayed with her father, a brilliant and reclusive author. Elizabeth ended up with her mother, a jet-setting socialite who hopscotched her young daughter all over the world. Then Isabel is murdered--and her twin wants to find out why. Because she was out of town when it happened, Isabel's friends don't know she's gone. And if Elizabeth has her way, they'll never find out, Only Elizabeth will know--and the killer.

The Dream


Zoe Daniels - 1995
    Holly Callison arrives at Los Gatos High and hears whispers about the legend of a panther. At night, she begins to dream that she is being hunted by the powerful beast. During the day, she falls under the spell of a dangerous boy named Alex, whose wild nature unlocks the savage nature of Holly's true self.

How Far Would You Have Gotten If I Hadn't Called You Back?


Valerie Hobbs - 1995
    In order to make it in Ojala, Bron will have to remake herself. And so she does, putting aside her stuides to drag race, hang out, and meet boys. Soon she's involved in an intense love triangle -- with no easy solutions.

Niels Bohr: Gentle Genius of Denmark


Ray Spangenburg - 1995
    Bohr worke d tirelessly his entire life, in many countries, and in his later years, he campaigned for peace and an end to the atomi c arms race. '

Love Me, Love Me Not


Cameron Dokey - 1995
    For some it's the boy next door. For others, it's the Mystery Date--the one they'll never forget. When Kristen lost her twin sister Jeanine in a freak accident, she loses part of her soul. Then she meets Josh, who gives her a rose that never dies and wants her soul for all eternity. Featured at ABA and ALA.

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec


Mike Venezia - 1995
    Clever illustrations and story lines, together with full-color reproductions of actual paintings, give children a light yet realistic overview of each artist's life and style in these fun and educational books.

Point Horror Collection 6 - The Caroline B. Cooney Collection: The Cheerleader / Return of the Vampire / Vampire's Promise (Vampire's Promise, #1-3)


Caroline B. Cooney - 1995
    Cooney!Enter the horrifying world of the Vampire, in Caroline B. Cooney's thrilling Vampire Trilogy.Meet Althea. Until she meets the Vampire she's a nobody, but he makes her the most popular girl in the school. Now Althea wants more, and she'll do anything to get it.Shiver with fear as Devnee begs the Vampire to give her beauty. But is the price she must pay too high?Find out what happens when Lacey and her friends break into the Vampire's Tower. It starts as a game, but soon one of them will be his...But reader BEWARE...for your dreams could turn into NIGHTMARES...

Navajo: Visions and Voices Across the Mesa


Shonto Begay - 1995
    A renowned Navajo artist/writer combines the best of his paintings with his rich poetic voice, to give young readers an insightful glimpse into the lives and souls of his people. Full-color illustrations.

Saving Jessica


Lurlene McDaniel - 1995
    Jessica McMillian and Jeremy Travino are a perfect couple.   But now Jessica has been diagnosed as having kidney failure.   She is on dialysis three days a week and is so depressed that she's not sure she wants to live.  Her one hope for a normal life is a kidney transplant, but she's an only child and her parents aren't suitable donors.   Jeremy is determined to donate one of his kidneys to her, but his parents are terrified of losing their only child.  Will Jeremy find the strength to go against his parent's wishes and do what he must to save Jessica?

Dangerous: Savannah's Story


Jude Watson - 1995
    At seventeen, she's been in more scrapes than her family can tolerate. Her father has decided only marriage will settle her down, and he's even chosen a husband for her: Justus Calhoun. But Shelby vows never to submit to such a man.It's not until after her wedding night that Shelby sees the ad. This is her chance for freedom! With a new name and without her wedding ring, she escapes to California.When Shelby arrives, nothing is as she expected. The picturesque mountain town is merely a giant mud hole; the only culture, an on-going poker game. Then there's Eli Bullock. A ruggedly handsome young man, his will is as strong as Shelby's, and she finds herself intensely attracted to him.But Shelby came to California to get away from a man, not to find one! Can she suppress the desire in her heart before it destroys her future?

When Beaver Was Very Great: Stories To Live By


Anne M. Dunn - 1995
    . . . So begin many folk tales in this wonderful collection of traditional legends and recent writings by Ojibwe elder storyteller Anne Dunn. The short pieces range from folk tales of Native American origin myths (the antics of Beaver, Rabbit, Otter, Bear, and others) to nature writing and contemporary stories of peace, justice, and environmental concern. Brimming with insight, vibrant with strength and beauty, these indeed are stories to live by, for all ages. Divided into the four seasons of the year, and set in the mostly in the Minnesota northwoods near Lake Superior, many of the stories are perfect to be read aloud to children. Anne M. Dunn is an Ojibwe storyteller from the Leech Lake area of Minnesota.

Brahminy: The Story of a Boy and a Sea Eagle


Colin Thiele - 1995
    He didn't know then that another Brahminy - a helpless, abandoned chick - would soon change his whole life.

Letters from Vinnie


Maureen Stack Sappey - 1995
    Vinnie Ream was a real person who sculpted the statue of Abraham Lincoln that stands in the U.S. Capitol today.

The Usborne Book of Advanced Puzzle Adventures


Sarah Dixon - 1995
    The Usborne Book Of Advanced Puzzle Adventures: Three Adventure Stories With Puzzles To Solve (Usborne Advanced Puzzle Adventure Series)

Attack on Montreal : Battles of the War of 1812


Pierre Berton - 1995
    A series of accessible, fast-paced non-fiction narratives aimed at pre-teen and young teenage readersPierre Berton, Canada's leading popular historian, vividly recreates the conflicts and events that helped forge Canada into a nation separate from the United States.

Fire on the Wind


Linda Crew - 1995
    Crew creates a sweeping panoramic view of the fire's terrifying impact on the Northwest while telling a suspenseful and satisfying tale of young love and family survival.