Best of
Young-Adult

2001

Christy and Todd: The College Years


Robin Jones Gunn - 2001
    Although Christy and Todd are together, she still has doubts about their future.

Harry Potter Schoolbooks Box Set: Two Classic Books from the Library of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry


J.K. Rowling - 2001
    Now, straight from the Hogwarts School Library, come two textbooks used by Harry and all his fellow wizards-in-training. Written by J. K. Rowling under two delightful pseudonyms, Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them come packaged in a fabulous box set.Did you know that in 1938 the wizard Zacharias Mumps set down the first full description of the game of Quidditch? Written by a renowned Quidditch expert (and "the author of many Quidditch-related works"), Quidditch Through the Ages reveals everything readers need to know about the most important sport in the wizarding world. From the evolution of the flying broomstick and the rules for playing Quidditch to the changes in the sport since the 14th century (up until today) and details about all the Quidditch teams of Britain and Ireland, this book is a must-have for Quidditch fans old and new. Well researched and filled with diagrams, definitions, and more, Quidditch Through the Ages is what every wizard-in-training needs to be a pro. Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them offers a complete listing of all the fantastic beasts that exist in Harry Potter's world. From the Acromantula ("a monstrous eight-eyed spider capable of human speech") to the Yeti ("also known as Bigfoot, the Abominable Snowman"), here's well-researched information on where they come from, what they look like, what they eat, and, most important, what to do if you ever meet one face-to-face. This indispensible textbook also includes insight into Muggle awareness of fantastic beasts, information on why Magizoology matters, and much more. Adding to the fun and authenticity, Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them features scribbled comments in the margins from Harry Potter, the previous owner of this book, as well as his friends Ron and Hermione.

For the Strength of Youth: Fulfilling Our Duty to God


The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - 2001
    It is not only for the youth but for all those that want to live a Christ like life. It has basic principles that help us remember how to live as a Christians and WHY these key principles are beneficial to our lives and the lives of others. This book is never condescending in any way. It is the opposite. It teaches love and how love and tolerance will bless our lives. I adore this book and I read it daily.

Water & Fire


Tamora Pierce - 2001
    With a heart-pounding mixture of magic and mystery, four outcasts with amazing abilities must learn how to use their magic — and trust each other — in a place where nothing is at first what it seems. Sandry can weave silk thread and create light. Tris has a powerful connection with the weather. Briar has a way with plants. And Daja has the gift of metalcraft. Between these four mages-in-training, they must save their new home, Winding Circle, the only place they have ever been accepted.This spellbinding collection also features Elder Brother, a bonus story. Set in the world of Tortall, a tree who has been turned into a human at the whim of a mage spell must learn how to survive.

Sweep: Volume 1


Cate Tiernan - 2001
    But when she meets Cal, a captivatingly handsome coven leader, she makes a discover that turns her whole world upside down: she is a witch, descended from an ancient and powerful line. And so is Cal. Their connection is immediate and unbreakable; Cal teases out Morgan's power, her love, her magick. But Morgan discovers too soon that her powers are strong-- almost too powerful to control. And she begins to suspect that Cal may be keeping secrets from her . . . secrets that could destroy them both.

Noughts & Crosses


Malorie Blackman - 2001
    Callum is a Nought -- a “colourless” member of the underclass who were once slaves to the Crosses. The two have been friends since early childhood, but that’s as far as it can go. In their world, Noughts and Crosses simply don’t mix. Against a background of prejudice and distrust, intensely highlighted by violent terrorist activity, a romance builds between Sephy and Callum -- a romance that is to lead both of them into terrible danger. Can they possibly find a way to be together?

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul on Tough Stuff: Stories of Tough Times and Lessons Learned (Chicken Soup for the Soul)


Jack Canfield - 2001
    Within its pages teens will find portraits of life's complexities expressed from the viewpoint of their peers. Teen contributors share their thoughts and feelings on difficult issues, ranging from poor self-image to thoughts of suicide, from family discord to coping with the loss, from peer pressure to school violence. Teens ranked stress as one of their top concerns (along with child abuse and STDs). Oftentimes, the pressure can feel overwhelming, whether they involve worrying about an upcoming test, competition sports, family responsibilities, dating, or more extreme issues such as depression, suicide and school violence. The first three volumes of the "Teenage Soul "series and the companion journal illustrate the ongoing popularity of this series (unit sales exceed 11 million). "Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul on Tough Stuff "and the Spring 2001 release "Teenage Soul Letters "will undoubtedly follow suit as the next best-sellers in a phenomenally popular series.

Shadow Horse


Alison Hart - 2001
    But she's still determined to prove that Robicheaux killed Whirlwind, the mare she loved. Jas is sure that Shadow Horse, a scrawny brown gelding she rescues at a horse auction, is the key to the mystery—but just how is Shadow Horse connected to Whirlwind?Deftly written by a teacher and equestrian who has authored more than sixty books, this heartwarming and inspiring Edgar Award nominee will have special appeal for mystery fans as well as young horse lovers.

The Land


Mildred D. Taylor - 2001
    His white father has acknowledged him and raised him openly—something unusual in post-Civil War Georgia. But as he grows into a man he learns that life for someone like him is not easy. Black people distrust him because he looks white. White people discriminate against him when they learn of his black heritage. Even within his own family he faces betrayal and degradation. So at the age of fourteen, he sets out toward the only dream he has ever had: to find land every bit as good as his father's, and make it his own. Once again inspired by her own history, Ms. Taylor brings truth and power to the newest addition to the award-winning Logan family stories.

Blind Beauty


K.M. Peyton - 2001
    But she believes that fate has delivered the ungainly horse Buffoon to her, and Tessa is determined never to be separated from him. What's more, she intends to one day become a jockey and ride Buffoon in the Grand National. But how can a girl with a violent temper and a “can't do” philosophy gain the physical strength, courage, and money needed to become a jockey—especially when her stepfather would like nothing better than to see her fail? Determination and grit may not be enough—but Tessa's not going to let go without giving it her all.

How Do I Love Thee


Lurlene McDaniel - 2001
    “Bobby’s Girl” features Dana, who must choose between two brothers, both of whom she loves. “Laura’s Heart,” the third story, introduces 16-year-old Laura Carson, who is hospitalized on a regular basis because of her weak heart. But when tragedy strikes a loved one, she realizes her heart is stronger than she thought and that love lives on forever.From the Hardcover edition.

The Sight


David Clement-Davies - 2001
    The she-wolf's pups will not be able to survive the harsh Transylvanian winter. And they are being stalked by a lone wolf, Morgra, possessed of a mysterious and terrifying power known as the Sight. Morgra knows that one of the pups born beneath the castle holds a key to power even stronger than her own power that could give her control of this world and the next. But the pack she hunts will do anything to protect their own, even if it means setting in motion a battle that will involve all of nature, including the creature the wolves fear the most: Man.

Soldier X


Don L. Wulffson - 2001
    Sent to the killing fields of the Eastern Front, he is surrounded by unimaginable sights, more horrific than he ever thought possible. It's kill or be killed, and it seems clear that Erik's days are numbered. Until, covered in blood and seriously injured, he conceives of another way to survive. Filled with gritty and visceral detail, Soldier X will change the way every reader thinks about the reality of war.

The Curse of the Gloamglozer


Paul Stewart - 2001
    He and his father have journeyed to the city of Sanctaphrax – a great floating rock, bound to the ground below by a chain, its inhabitants living with their heads literally in the clouds.But the city hides a dangerous secret: deep inside the great rock, something horrible lurks. With his father away, Quint may be the only one who can save Sanctaphrax from the dreaded curse of the gloamglozer . . .The Curse of the Gloamglozer is the first book of the Quint Saga – first trilogy in The Edge Chronicles, the internationally best-selling fantasy series, which has featured on the UK and the New York Times best-seller lists and sold more than 3 million copies. There are now 13 titles and four trilogies in the series, but each book is a stand-alone adventure, so you can read The Edge Chronicles in any order you choose.

The Seventh Tower


Garth Nix - 2001
    A veil was created over the world, upholding the rule of magic. One war ended...and another silently began.Tal has spent his whole life in the darkness. He knows nothing else of the world. Far below the Castle, there lives an Icecarl warrior named Milla. Her fate and Tal's are irreversibly linked. Together they will discover the secrets behind the veil -- and the forces desperately tryingto tear it apart.From dream worlds to nightmare visions, brilliant magic to fierce combat, this is an epic story of darkness, light, and all the shadows in between.

Money Hungry


Sharon G. Flake - 2001
    All thirteen-year-old Raspberry can think of is making money so that she and her mother never have to worry about living on the streets again.

The Princess Diaries Box Set, Volumes I-III


Meg Cabot - 2001
    Princesses rejoice!

When Lightning Strikes


Jenny Carroll - 2001
    A part of Jess would like to be the prom queen her mother has always envisioned her being, but another part is secretly counting the days until she's saved up enough money to buy her own Harley.Then something happens that guarantees Jess will be one of the in-crowd...at least until her newfound talent ends up getting her dead.

The Trouble Begins: A Box of Unfortunate Events, Books 1-3


Lemony Snicket - 2001
    The set includes The Bad Beginning, The Reptile Room, and The Wide Window.Book Details: Format: Box Set Publication Date: 10/2/2001 Reading Level: Age 8 and Up

The Two Princesses of Bamarre


Gail Carson Levine - 2001
    Addie, on the other hand, is fearful even of spiders and depends on Meryl for courage and protection. Waving her sword Bloodbiter, the older girl declaims in the garden from the heroic epic of Drualt to a thrilled audience of Addie, their governess, and the young sorcerer Rhys. But when Meryl falls ill with the dreaded Gray Death, Addie must gather her courage and set off alone on a quest to find the cure and save her beloved sister. Addie takes the seven-league boots and magic spyglass left to her by her mother and the enchanted tablecloth and cloak given to her by Rhys - along with a shy declaration of his love. She prevails in encounters with tricky specters (spiders too) and outwits a wickedly personable dragon in adventures touched with romance and a bittersweet ending.

Under a War-Torn Sky


L.M. Elliott - 2001
    In constant danger of discovery by German soldiers, Henry begins a remarkable journey to freedom. Relying on the kindness of strangers, Henry moves from town to town--traveling by moonlight, never asking questions, or even the names of the people who help him along the way. Through his journey, Henry gains an understanding of the French and their struggle; and of his own place in a war that will change the face of Europe forever.

Summers at Castle Auburn


Sharon Shinn - 2001
    But now that she is a young woman, she begins to see the dark side of this magical place...

Book of Shadows


Cate Tiernan - 2001
    I can do things normal people can't do. Powerful things. Magical things. It scares me.I never chose to learn witchcraft. But I'm starting to wonder if witchcraft is choosing me.

Soldier Boys


Dean Hughes - 2001
    Dieter's determined to prove his allegiance and bravery at all costs.Spence, just sixteen, drops out of his Utah high school to begin training as a paratrooper. He's seen how boys who weren't much in high school can come home heroes, and Spence wants to prove to his friends and family that he really can be something.Their worst fear was that the war would end too soon -- that they wouldn't get the chance to prove themselves. But when they finally see the action they were hoping for, it's like nothing they could have ever imagined.

The Stones of Mourning Creek


Diane Les Becquets - 2001
    But Ruthie demonstrates the humanity and love that helps Francie uncover the truth behind her mother’s death and deal with her father’s neglect and alcoholism.

Memories of Summer


Ruth White - 2001
     It’s 1955 when 13-year-old Lyric moves with her father and older sister, Summer, from a small Virginia town to the big industrial city of Flint, Michigan. Summer has always been a little odd, but shortly after the move, things take a turn for the worse when she starts talking to imaginary people and having frightening episodes of paranoia. When she slips out of reality and into the depths of schizophrenia, the devoted Lyric can no longer reach her.Lyric loves her sister but is torn between taking constant care of Summer and enjoying her own youth. Soon a decision will have to be made that will affect their lives forever.

A T. A. Barron Collection: The Lost Years of Merlin; The Seven Songs of Merlin; The Fires of Merlin


T.A. Barron - 2001
    A. Barron's popular series on Merlin's boyhood are now available at an exceptional value in this hardcover three-in-one omnibus volume, which includes the complete texts of The Lost Years of Merlin, The Seven Songs of Merlin, and The Fires of Merlin. Readers will be captivated as they follow Merlin from his early childhood in ancient Wales to the mythical island of Fincayra, where he embarks on a thrilling series of adventures and finally enters into young adulthood. Perfect for any gift-giving occasion, this lovely volume will have a special place on any fantasy-lover's shelf.

Desert Sons


Mark Kendrick - 2001
    Scott Faraday is 16, gregarious, talented, never been in a relationship, and is out to only a select few. Ryan St. Charles is 17, hot-tempered, has already has been in a long relationship, yet is barely out to himself. Behind Ryan's carefully fashioned façade is emotional scarring from a past he's never been able to reconcile. When he comes to live with his uncle in Yucca Valley, CA, he meets Scott. An unlikely pair, the boys form a tentative friendship. When Scott starts to suspect that Ryan might be gay, he plans his coming out to him. The result is that he transforms their friendship into his first real relationship. Then, Ryan's hidden past comes into view. Scott is not at all prepared for what he discovers: suicide attempts, past abuse, and loads of denial. Tightly focused on their new relationship, Desert Sons follows these two teenagers as they plunge headlong through a summer that will forever change them both.

Castaways of the Flying Dutchman


Brian Jacques - 2001
    Their travels lead them to Chapelvale, a sleepy nineteenth century village whose existence is at stake. Only by discovering the buried secrets and solving the dust-laden riddles of the ancient village can it be saved.

Saffy's Angel


Hilary McKay - 2001
    Cadmium (Caddy), is the eldest; then Saffron (Saffy); Indigo, the only boy; and Rose, the youngest. When Saffy discovers quite by accident that she has been adopted, she is deeply upset, though the others assure her that it makes no difference at all. Saffy is the daughter of Eve's twin sister, who lived in Siena, Italy, and died in a car crash. Grandad brought Saffy, as a very small child, back from Siena. At Grandad's death he leaves something to each of the children. To Saffy, it is "her angel," although no one knows its identity. How Saffy discovers what her angel is, with the help of an energetic new friend, lies at the heart of this enchanting story. Unforgettable characters come alive in often deeply humorous and always absorbing events to be treasured for a long, long time.

Boston Jane: An Adventure


Jennifer L. Holm - 2001
    But her impeccable training at Miss Hepplewhite's Young Ladies Academy in Philadelphia is hardly preparation for the colorful characters and crude life that await her in Washington Territory.Thrown upon her wits in the wild, Jane must determine for herself whether she is truly proper Miss Jane Peck of Philadelphia, faultless young lady and fiancee, or Boston Jane, as the Chinook dub her, fearless and loyal woman of the frontier.An exciting new novel from Jennifer L. Holm, author of the Newbery Honor Book Our Only May Amelia.

Glory Gardens 8 - The Glory Ashes


Bob Cattell - 2001
    He sends out a challenge to all junior sides to beat 'the reigning world champions'. The first the other players know about it is when the top young Australian club side, Woolagong C.C., arrive in England to take up the challenge. A five-game series - dubbed the Junior Ashes - is set up around the country and with the press and public following the action the pressure is certainly on. With the series tied two - two, the final game at Trent Bridge attracts huge crowds and the big question on everyone's lips is - will the Glory Gardens XI win Ohbert's Ashes?

A Lloyd Alexander Collection


Lloyd Alexander - 2001
    Rich in multicultural lore and zesty wit, this collection offers Alexander at his best.

Girl Talk with God


Susie Shellenberger - 2001
    And when they do pray, they don't know how to discern God's voice. In "Girl Talk With God," author Susie Shellenberger shows teens how to pray and challenges them to deepen specific areas in their lives through a series of conversations between God and a teenage girl. As editor of "Brio" magazine, a Focus on the Family publication for teenage girls with a circulation of over 200,000, Shellenberger has proven a keen ability to reach this often-misunderstood age group with her signature blend of casual, non-threatening teaching.

The Dollmage


Martine Leavitt - 2001
    As her powers weaken and age comes upon her, she knows she must chose a successor. On the day she predicts to be the birthday of her chosen one, two girls are born: Annakey and Renoa. One must learn the Dollmage's magic, but which one? She chooses Renoa, but as Annakey grows, she discovers that she, too, has magic. When Seekvalley is threatened by outside forces, Annakey is the only one with a plan to save her people. But how can she ever persuade the Dollmage that she has the power to help? Who will believe her?

Quinceanera Means Sweet Fifteen


Veronica Chambers - 2001
    But Marisol's mother doesn't know if she can afford a party, and Magdalena became friends with two girls Marisol cannot stand while Marisol was away. Marisol wonders if her year in Panama changed her.

Mia Tells It Like It Is


Meg Cabot - 2001
    50,000), and is properly horrified. Also: paparazzi, Algebra, an unethical beau, and a wholly inappropriate Sidecar recipe.In Volume II, Mia takes matters into her own hands by calling her first press conference. Also: a secret admirer, an unexpected elopement (but not by Mia!), and a surprise ending fit for New York's most reluctant royal.Immortalized by the silver screen, The Princess Diaries' Princess Amelia Mignonette Grimaldi Thermopolis Renaldo has a life most can only dream of. Now read in her own words the (fictional) story of a real American princess.

Animorphs Boxset: The Diversion / The Ultimate / The Absolute / The Sacrifice


K.A. Applegate - 2001
    

Ghost in the Graveyard


Johnathan Rand - 2001
    When six friends decide to liven things up by forming 'The Adventure Club', they get into far more trouble than they can handle! Join Shane Mitchell, Holly O'Mara, Dylan Bunker, Parker Smith, Tony Gritter and Lyle Haywood for some thrilling, suspenseful adventures that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Emily & Her Posse Journal


Cosmic Debris - 2001
    This outspoken little girl has been making her name known across the country, bringing her thought-provoking phrases and nonconformist attitude with her. Now she makes her publishing debut with a pair of journals and a locking diary to inspire your own mischievous thoughts.

Decayed: Ten Years Of Point Horror


Richie Tankersley Cusick - 2001
    

Aleppo Tales


Haim Sabato - 2001
    This collection of three stories interlaces the history of one Aleppo family?the author's own?with the social and political turmoil spanning over a century, reaching from Syria to France to Israel. A master of Hebrew ancient and modern, Sabato has been hailed as Agnon's successor. Philip Simpson's translation from the originally entitled Emet Mi Eretz Titzmach lifts a veil on a lost world.

Dark Seed


V.C. Andrews - 2001
    This prequel to Willow, the highly anticipated first novel chronicling the DeBeers family, hints at the dark shadows that can haunt forever. Find out what secrets lie behind the begining of the tragic and flawed DeBeers family. Revealed as only V.C. Andrews can.

Zach's Lie


Roland Smith - 2001
    Jack then discovers the reason these men have come into their lives-his father has been arrested for drug trafficking.Jack, his mother, and his sister are then forced to enter Witness Security Program. Jack becomes "Zach" and moves to Elko, Nevada, a town in the middle of nowhere. There he meets Sam, the strangest school custodian he has ever encountered, and Catalin, a girl who might make Zach's uprooting worth the trouble. But just as Zach finally begins to piece together a new life, he finds himself in danger again-and this time his actions could determine the fates of everyone he cares about.

Holes (with "Connections")


Louis Sachar - 2001
    Also included is a collection of short stories and poems by multiple authors called Connections.

I Will Remember You


Laura Dower - 2001
    An accessible guide for teens to coping with the loss of a loved one, I Will Remember You features personal stories of life and death by teens, advice from renowned grief counselor Lister, and hands-on creative exercises to help teens heal from grief.

A Million Visions Of Peace: Wisdom From The Friends Of Old Turtle


J. Garrison - 2001
    An activity page at the end of each chapter invites readers to explore peacemaking in their own lives.

Prowlers


Christopher Golden - 2001
    SCATTERED FAR AND WIDE, THEY HAVE HUNTED AS BEST THEY COULD IN THE HARD LANDS, IN PLACES WHERE THEIR PREDATIONS COULD BE PASSED OFF AS THE WORK OF TRUE WOLVES. INSTEAD OF PROWLERS When nineteen-year-old Jack Dwyer's best friend Artie is murdered, he is devastated. But his world is truly turned upside down when Artie emerges from the Ghostlands to bring him a warning. With his dead friend's guidance and the help of the one person who doesn't think he's insane, Jack learns of the existence of the Prowlers. Under bold new leader Owen Tanzer, the Prowlers, already eight packs strong, have united. They move from city to city, preying on humans until they are close to being exposed, then they move on. And unlike werewolves of legend, they aren't human beings whom the moon transforms into wolves...they are savage beasts masquerading as humans. Jack wants revenge. But even as he hunts the Prowlers, he marks himself -- and all of his loved ones -- as prey.

The Hardest 30 Days of Your Life


Justin Lookadoo - 2001
    He challenges youth to actually live out what they believe through practical steps like giving up their TV, Internet, PlayStation2 and magazines for 30 days.The unique four-color design is eye-catching and appeals to any postmodern teen. The non-linear style is inviting and unassuming, so teens will feel that they can approach this study with confidence.Formerly sold as "Step Off: The Hardest 30 Days of Your Life," this book has garnered tremendous positive feedback from actual teens who have survived the life-changing experience. It will be the hardest and best book a teen or youth group has ever studied together.

Find Me a River


Bronwyn Blake - 2001
    As drought and a bushfire threaten their lives and their homes and wipe out their cattle, her family will have to abandon the mountain property of her great grandparents. Kes is torn by her search for her own identity and that of her Aboriginal grandmother. If her gentle father was not a stolen child but simply unwanted, will she keep this knowledge to herself? And then there is an incredible discovery which only makes her more confused - or will it be her salvation?

Aggie's Nine Heroes


Diana Laurence - 2001
    Then learn how she--and nine other amazing people--proved it.Aggie Borkowski is only ten when she realizes the world needs help, and she can't do the job alone. For the next dozen years, Aggie pursues her extraordinary goal: to gather a team of nine talented, dedicated people who want to be heroes.Number one on that roster is Aggie's remarkable grandfather, Bernie. His indomitable spirit--undaunted by personal tragedy and a sometimes-terrifying handicap--is key to the realization of Aggie's dreams. The Borkowskis' story spans five decades, from Korea's Demilitarized Zone to the high-tech minefield of life in the 21st Century, including a sojourn in that fearful place called middle school. With Bernie's loving guidance, Aggie develops exceptional coping skills, all the while facing the conventional challenges of growing up and finding true love.Aggie is just one girl trying to make a small difference...but like Bernie taught her, "A good deed is never too small."And it works even better when you can do it with a team.

Nirvana's Children


Ranulfo - 2001
    Though his world has been a disappointing place. After fifteen years, Napoleon busts out and takes to the streets. He's hoping to find something real, something unspoiled by adults. But the streets are just aching to eat him alive, and Luna Park won't stop laughing in his face. He orbits a gang leader who wants to start Armageddon downtown. He falls hard for Sammie, an astro-chick always en route to the moon. Mr. Bones, with his scythe and hood, taunts him at every corner, and the only way Napoleon can survive is to stay sane in this world gone mad. The trouble is, what happens if it's all the reverse?

Left Behind: The Kids Live-Action Audio 2 (Left Behind #5-8)


Jerry B. Jenkins - 2001
    These twelve episodes (each approximately 25 minutes in length) will hold the attention of any listener, with original music and top quality acting. Best for ages 10-14 but loved by all ages.

Nostradamus And Instant Noodles


John Larkin - 2001
    

The Secret Life of Dr. DeMented


Dan Gutman - 2001
    Wheeler, is none other than the evil professional wrestler, Dr. Demented, Wesley gets a close look at the distinctive world of professional wrestling and its simulated violence.

U Got 2 Believe!


Stan Fortuna - 2001
    Teenagers who think the Church is old and stuffy will revise their opinions after they've met Father Stan in these pages.

Marina Silva: Defending Rainforest Communities in Brazil


Ziporah Hildebrandt - 2001
    She joined the reform party of Chico Mendes and demonstrated against deforestation. Elected to Brazil’s Senate, the "miracle of Acre" successfully legislated rainforest preservation, defending her people against poverty and protecting their way of life.Marina’s work has generated worldwide recognition, including the Goldman Environmental Prize. This first-ever biography of the courageous leader introduces children to another inspiring woman role model.Ziporah Hildebrant is author of numerous books for children.

Brothers in Valor


Michael O. Tunnell - 2001
    Three German teenagers who are friends from church join forces to create a youth resistance movement during World War II, putting their lives at risk.

Nuva, La Hormiga


Marcos Vidal - 2001
    An original work of general interest.

If... Questions for Teens


Evelyn McFarlane - 2001
    What do teens want to know about and ask about? It may be friends, TV, school, romance, music, peer pressure, cliques, proms, parties, gossip, parents, food, hair, videos, shopping, sports, card, the future -- just to name a few. And there is nothing more fun for teens than asking friends and schoolmate questions about all these things. With the same imaginative zeal that has made the "If "series so wildly popular, Evelyn MacFarlane and James Saywell engage teems with question such as: If you could pick any three friends to go to college with, whom would you take? If you could start a new fashion trend a school, what style would you propose? If you could have any one super power, what would you choose? If you were stranded on an island and could have one CD, movie, and book -- what would they be? If you could have starred in any music video in history, which would you pick?

Triumphant Teams


Michael Coleman - 2001
    Introduces readers to the team who had to let their fans buy their shirts for them, the player who fouled his opponent before the match had even started, and the team who bought a cool new player with ice cream.

Mattie's Story


Margaret A. Westlie - 2001
    Mattie's Story is fiction with perennial themes:Relationships (mother and daughter, husband and wife, friend and friend)Marriage, maturity and responsibility.Women's lives (marriage, childbirth, death and remarriage).Life in a community.Mattie's Story will be of interest to all readers who enjoy books by and about women.

Pearl Harbor


Ernest Arroyo - 2001
    With an introduction that describes the events that led up to the assault, extensive captions offering detailed explanations of each phase of the battle, and sidebars commemorating those whose courage will never be forgotten, this is truly a thoughtful tribute as well as an outstanding pictorial re-creation of this earth-shattering event.

Storybook Mentors: Grown-Up Wisdom from Children's Classics


Brenda Waggoner - 2001
    Readers can revisit the delightful stories and characters and take away fresh insights into what it means to be a disciple of Christ.

The Slayers


David Lee Summers - 2001
    Dragon carbide is a valuable treasure. Rado is a young man who sails the winds in a flyer. He signs aboard a mighty dirigible called the Slayer to hunt dragons. However, he soon learns that Captain Obrey will not rest until he strips the teeth and carbide from a mighty gold dragon. First published in 2001, "The Slayers" is a fun, clever retelling of Moby Dick in a fantasy world with dragons.

Knocked For Six


Alison Robertson - 2001
    On top of that, he falls off his bike, his best friend tells him he's going away to boarding school, his new cricket gear is stolen, and the girl he hates most in the world gets him into trouble at school. Life just has to improve.Robertson, Alison (1958 - ) is a children's fiction writer. Her first book, Knocked For Six, was published in 2001 after having won the 2000 Tom Fitzgibbon Award.

Tough Beginnings: How Baby Animals Survive


Marilyn Singer - 2001
    "It's tough to begin on the beaches,it's tough to begin in the seas,it's hard to hang on to your mother,it's hard to jump out of the trees . . ."When human babies are born, their parents care for them until they're old enough to live on their own. Other babies have to grow up a whole lot faster.A baby giraffe must stand within an hour of being born, or its mother will abandon it. A baby sea turtle needs to race from the sand to the safety of the sea moments after it hatches. These are just a few of the amazing survival stories you'll find in this book.So if you ever thought baby animals had it easy, step into their world and take a look at some really tough beginnings.

Luna-C


Jutta Goetze - 2001
    Phoebe and Dale are country girls and best friends who both want to make it as singers and together join a big-city band. The two undergo a series of mixed emotions as they experience the thrill of performing, the love of music, the excitement of finding themselves, and the pursuit of dreams. Everything comes to a halt when the two fall for the same charismatic “bad boy,” and only Dale succeeds to the top.

Living It Down by Laughing It Up


Martha Bolton - 2001
    This book takes a lighthearted look at what is for teens a very serious issue: embarrassment. It helps teens realize that everyone gets embarrassed from time to time, that the feeling doesn't last forever -- and that they can actually learn from those dreaded experiences. Throughout the book, anecdotes and quotes from real teens are inter-spersed with Scripture and helpful advice.

Chuck Farris and the Tower of Darkness: An Action Story about PlayStation2


Lois H. Gresh - 2001
    Written by an 11-year-old boy and his mom, this adventure is about Chuck Farris, a young video game aficionado who turns into a real-life superhero.

Alone in the Wilderness


Hap Gilliland - 2001
    Learn about his journey with the wildlife, wilderness skills and Native American culture and ideals.

Harry Potter: The Final Challenge


Bookube - 2001
    

Moonlight


Susan Dexter - 2001
    . . until a talking cat named Thomas adopts him! Together they may be able to replace the chickens, set things right with Tristan's wizard master . . . and start to discover Tristan's true powers. A delightful fantasy for the young and young at heart!

Burn


Brian Shipman - 2001
    Burn helps young Christians express compassion at school, at home, at work, and anywhere else they go. They learn about the scriptural mandate for radical compassion-and are encouraged to become aware of those who are truly in need: physically, emotionally, or spiritually. The fresh, youth-oriented text features examples of contemporary young people who are living out biblical compassion. Study questions for individuals or small groups are included. Targeted to males and females ages thirteen through twenty-five, Burn is an inspiring guide for those who want to make a real difference in people's lives.

After a Suicide: A Workbook for Grieving Kids


The Dougy Center - 2001
    The workbook includes drawing activities, puzzles, stories, advice from other kids and helpful suggestions for how to navigate the grief process after a suicide death.

Focus


Sallie Lowenstein - 2001
    When Andrew Haldran decides not to follow the traditional pattern of being genetically Augumented to be focused on one profession, his father takes a job on another world to try and earn enough money to support his son's decision.

The Elves of Loch Fada


Jamie Sutliff - 2001
    Based on magical beliefs of Indians.

Me & Jay


W. Royce Adams - 2001
    Library Journal writes: A happy-ending page-turner for grades 5 to 8 with a solid message? Adams is also the author of Raid on Rairarubia, 2002 Book-of-the-Year finalist for Foreword Magazine.

Someone I Love Died by Suicide: A Story for Child Survivors and Those Who Care for Them


Doreen T. Cammarata - 2001
    The story in this book allows individuals and opportunity to recognize normal grieving symptoms and to identify various interventions to promote healthy ways of coping with the death of a special person. Although the language used in the book is simplistic enough to be read along with children ultimately stimulating family discussion, it can be beneficial to all who have been tragically devastated by suicide. It is recommended for this book to be utilized in conjunction with therapy.

Great Maritime Inventions, 1833 - 1950


Mario Theriault - 2001
    Between 1833 and 1950, over 3,300 patents were granted to residents of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and PEI. From the scuba tank to the variable pitch propeller to two-piece long underwear, Great Maritime Inventions profiles the best of the best. Included are inventions that are considered to be great advances in science, those that have substantially changed the course of development of technology, or those that have enjoyed a lasting success that can still be remembered or observed to this day. All of the inventions described in the book were completely novel in their day. Each patent is first in its classification, or else its claims are so broad that the intellectual property protection it gave covered every possible precursor. Before a patent was granted, an applicant had to declare that their invention was entirely new. Each application then underwent a thorough examination by expert examiners at the patent office. Each of the patents in Great Maritime Inventions were found to represent knowledge newly available to the public, and to be an important step forward in engineering or in developing consumer products that enhance our lives. Not all inventions were spectacular. In fact, many of these inventions never made it into the history books. It is only after fifty years or more that we realize the influence that every one of these inventions has had on our society. Each invention, large or small, was an important link in the chain of evolution of science and useful arts and has improved the way we live today.

My Book of Space


Ian Graham - 2001
    My Book of Space by Ian Graham introduces young readers to the amazing world of space, space travel, and the vehicles we use to explore it. Large, colorful spreads with action-oriented text reveal the answers every young child wants to know, including why the moon seems to change shape, and how spaceships work. Packed with information and detailed pictures, this book makes an exciting gift and an ideal reference for the budding astronaut in the family.

High School: The Real Deal: From GPAs to Graduation


Juliana Farrell - 2001
    High school can be overwhelming, but this book will give you the lowdown on what to expect during the most exciting, challenging four years of your life.