Young Adults Nonfiction Bush v. Gore: Controversial Presidential Election Case BR 15216 by Diana K. Sergis 1 volume Discusses the landmark Supreme Court decision in 2000 that resulted in Texas governor George W. Bush becoming the forty-third U.S. president. Describes the contested ballot recounts in Florida, battles in state and federal courts, and constitutional arguments presented to the nation's highest court by Bush and his challenger, Vice President Albert Gore. For senior high and older readers. 2003. Daughters of the Desert: Stories of Remarkable Women from Christian, Jewish, and Muslim Traditions BR 15736 by Claire Rudolf Murphy, 1 volume Tales of mothers, daughters, believers, and seekers, based on verses from the Bible and Koran. In "Return to Hadassah," Esther draws courage from her Jewish faith to reveal her true identity and ask her husband the king to save her people. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. Essential Camping for Teens BR 15350 by Kristine Hooks 1 volume Beginners' guide to selecting and setting up a camp site, keeping warm and dry, preparing food, handling emergencies, and having fun. Discusses where to learn the necessary outdoor skills and what gear to purchase. Grade 1 braille. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Everything You Need to Know about Going to the Gynecologist BR 15169 by Shifra N. Diamond 1 volume Explains to teens and older readers why gynecological exams are important, when to seek them, and what to expect during one. Also discusses reproductive health including diseases, contraception, and common problems. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna BR 15221 by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton 1 volume Virginia teacher recounts his childhood as a nomadic tribe member in northern Kenya. Describes running from lions, tending cattle, being circumcised at thirteen to become a "warrior," attending boarding school, searching for his wandering village during vacations, and leaving home to study in the United States. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. Fire in the Heart: A Spiritual Guide for Teens BR 15627 by Deepak Chopra 1 volume Noted Hindu author and physician uses his own youthful experiences to provide a plan for teens who are seeking their own spiritual paths. Answers universal philosophical questions and offers suggestions for improving relationships. For senior high readers. 2004. Fiske New SAT Insider's Guide BR 15574 by Edward B. Fiske and Bruce G. Hammond 3 volumes Preparation and test-taking strategies for high school students taking the revised version of the SAT college entrance exam. Provides practice problems for each section of the standardized test—critical reading, math, and writing. Discusses coaching courses, the new PSAT, and tactics used by top-scoring students. For senior high readers. 2004. In Defense of Liberty: The Story of America's Bill of Rights BR 15386 by Russell Freedman 2 volumes Describes the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution and explains how they are applied as well as tested. Examples of challenges include a suit brought on behalf of schoolchildren who were required to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and rap musicians sued for obscenity. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. In My Grandmother's House: Award-winning Authors Tell Stories about Their Grandmothers BR 15256 compiled by Bonnie Christensen 2 volumes Twelve authors describe their fascination with their grandmothers. In "Rhizomes," Minfong Ho wonders how hers coped with leaving China for an arranged marriage in Singapore. In "Grandma and Her Needle," Beverly Cleary reminisces about her hat-making grandmother. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. One Hundred Words Every High School Freshman Should Know BR 15947 by American Heritage Dictionaries 1 volume Selected vocabulary organized from A to Z includes straightforward terms and typical items from textbooks for grades 7 and 8. Definitions are accompanied by example sentences from familiar authors. Includes a few exercises to build vocabulary. For junior and senior high readers. 2004. One Hundred Words Every High School Graduate Should Know BR 15198 by American Heritage Dictionaries 1 volume The American Heritage College Dictionary web site list of vocabulary words evolved into a published book by popular demand. For senior high and older readers. Bestseller. 2003. The Power of a Positive Teen BR 16195 by Karol Ladd, 2 volumes A Christian mother and her two daughters turn to the Scriptures for guidance on growing up. Focusing on principles of confidence, responsibility, relationships, faith, attitude, courage, and integrity they demonstrate ways teens can make positive choices in their lives. Includes Bible passages. For senior high and older readers. 2005. Real U Guide to Bank Accounts and Credit Cards BR 15941 by Ilyce R. Glink 1 volume Information on opening checking and savings accounts, using a bank's services, obtaining a credit card, and managing credit. Explains debt, interest rates, and online banking. For senior high and older readers. 2004. Real U Guide to Buying Your First Car BR 15940 by Johanna Bodnyk 1 volume Advice for the first-time automobile purchaser on making a decision to buy. Discusses price considerations, negotiation at the dealership, tips for looking at used vehicles, finances, and insurance. Also describes the pros and cons of leasing. For senior high and older readers. 2004. Real U Guide to Living on Your Own BR 15942 by Liesa Abrams 1 volume Advice on setting up a household, including cooking, doing laundry, cleaning, making simple repairs, and budgeting. For senior high and older readers. 2004. Real U Guide to Planning for College BR 15874 by Max Overly 1 volume Step-by-step guide to planning for higher education, including a timeline for high school students. Provides advice on test-taking, selecting extracurricular activities, visiting schools, and seeking financial aid. For senior high and older readers. 2004. Real U Guide to Saving and Investing BR 15939 by Mike Kavanagh 1 volume Advice for young people on beginning to invest and save money for a sound retirement. Explains the stock market and other investment options. For senior high and older readers. 2004. Real U Guide to Your First Apartment BR 15938 by Megan Stine 1 volume Information about moving out of the family home and renting an apartment on one's own. Gives practical advice on finding a roommate, dealing with landlords, saving money on college housing, and furnishing the new place. For senior high and older readers. 2004. Real U Guide to Your First Job BR 15937 by Meagan Hassell 1 volume Advice for the recent graduate on finding a job. Covers writing resumes, interviewing, networking, and keeping a position. For senior high and older readers. 2004. Smoke and Ashes: The Story of the Holocaust BR 15152 by Barbara Rogasky 2 volumes Explains how the Holocaust (1933–1945) occurred by examining the roots of anti-Semitism, Nazi plans for extermination of Jews, and the step-by-step execution of that scheme through ghettos, concentration camps, and death camps. Reviews criminal trials after WWII to seek justice. Revised and expanded from 1988 edition. Violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. Teen Angst? Naaah . . . : A Quasi-Autobiography BR 15272 by Ned Vizzini 2 volumes The self-described "geeky" author reminisces about growing up in New York City, navigating junior and senior high school, living for Nintendo games, taking family vacations, and dating and other embarrassing moments. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2000. Teen Knitting Club: Chill Out and Knit BR 15670 by Jennifer Wenger and Carol Abrams 1 volume Three avid longtime knitters offer learners information on materials, stitches, and common problems. Includes instructions for scarves, hats, bags, sweaters, one-day projects, and blankets. Also offers suggestions on starting a teen knitting club and on knitting for charity. For junior and senior high readers. 2004. Teens Cook: How to Cook What You Want to Eat BR 16086 by Megan Carle and Jill Carle 1 volume Recipes for breakfast, snacks, soups and salads, dinner for one, family meals, and desserts. Follows the principle of preparing food "in the easiest possible way." Dishes reflect the sister-authors' preferences for vegetarian ethnic and all-American comfort foods. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2004. A Time to Love: Stories from the Old Testament BR 15142 by Walter Dean Myers 1 volume A retelling from the perspective of teenage characters of six Bible episodes exploring the complexities of love. Includes the stories of Delilah, Reuben, Naomi, Isaac, Zillah, and Aser. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. Wrestling Strength: Dare to Excel BR 16212 by Matt Brzycki 1 volume Professional athletic trainer explains basic training for wrestlers including the order of exercise, free weights, weight machines, the number of sets, and recovery time. Discusses nutrition, diets, and fads. Includes resources. For senior high and older readers. 2004. Young Person's Occupational Outlook Handbook BR 14794 by Susan Pines 3 volumes Describes over 260 careers based on the U.S. Department of Labor's research. Explains the education needed, the duties and skills of the employee, subjects to study, earning potential, and future outlook for each given profession. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. Fiction The Afterlife BR 15796 by Gary Soto 1 volume Chuy, a high school senior, is brutally murdered in a dance club's restroom. Haunting the halls of his alma mater, he learns new things about his friends and relatives—and falls in love. Some violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. Americas Award commendation. 2003. Alice MacLeod, Realist at Last BR 16178 by Susan Juby 2 volumes In this sequel to Miss Smithers (BR 15805), sixteen-year-old aspiring screenwriter Alice continues a journal describing her latest challenges: her boyfriend leaves for Scotland, her environmental activist mom goes on trial, and her depressed dad is out of work. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2005. Autobiography of My Dead Brother BR 16294 by Walter Dean Myers 1 volume Childhood friends Jesse and Rise are growing apart. While fifteen-year-old Jesse develops his interest in art, Rise turns to the Harlem streets under pressure to be cool. When their long-established neighborhood social group becomes a gang, more violence enters their community. Violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. Away Laughing on a Fast Camel: Even More Confessions of Georgia Nicolson BR 15567 by Louise Rennison 2 volumes Following Dancing in My Nuddy-pants (BR 14686) English schoolgirl Georgia Nicolson continues her journal. She describes her trying existence at school and home and falling in love with a local Italian American singer. For senior high readers. 2004. B for Buster BR 15706 by Iain Lawrence 2 volumes Sixteen-year-old Canadian "Kak" lies about his age to join the air force in 1943. He becomes part of a crew flying deadly bombing raids over Germany and fears for his life. Bert, an ex-pilot who trains homing pigeons to accompany the planes, comforts Kak. For senior high readers. Bestseller. 2004. Be More Chill BR 15968 by Ned Vizzini 2 volumes To become popular and attract the beautiful Christine, New Jersey high school nerd Jeremy swallows an illegal "squip" microchip. The device tells him how to act cool, but eventually Jeremy wants to be back in control. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. For senior high readers. 2004. The Beast BR 15204 by Walter Dean Myers 1 volume When sixteen-year-old "Spoon" receives a scholarship to a New England prep school, he leaves Harlem and his girlfriend Gabi behind. Returning home at Christmastime, he discovers Gabi is a drug addict and he no longer is in step with street life. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2003. Blue Avenger and the Theory of Everything BR 15413 by Norma Howe 2 volumes Sixteen-year-old David Schumacher, the "Blue Avenger," returns from Italy in this sequel to Blue Avenger Cracks the Code (BR 13445). To help his true love, Omaha, avoid eviction, he takes a job that offends his morals but will pay the rent. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. Boy Proof BR 16098 by Cecil Castellucci 1 volume Hollywood. Nerdy high school senior Victoria Jurgen, called Egg after her favorite science fiction movie character, is a loner. But when Max Carter, a gifted new student, invades her space, she is not as boy-proof as she thought. Strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. Breakout BR 15286 by Paul Fleischman 1 volume Twenty-five-year-old Del writes a play describing her time as a runaway teenage foster child who finds herself in a massive traffic jam on a Los Angeles freeway. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2003. Bucking the Sarge BR 15809 by Christopher Paul Curtis 2 volumes Involuntarily involved by his cold, manipulative mother (the "Sarge") in her shady business dealings, fourteen-year-old African American Luther keeps a sense of humor. He runs the Happy Neighbor Group Home for Men for Sarge while dreaming of going to college and becoming a philosopher. For senior high readers. 2004. Bull Rider BR 15411 by Marilyn Halvorson 1 volume Sixteen-year-old Layne McQueen wants to follow in his late father's footsteps and enters a rodeo against his mother's wishes. Although his dad was killed bull riding, Layne secretly practices on a ranch nearby. Uncontracted braille. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2003. Cruise Control BR 15839 by Terry Trueman 1 volume Basketball star Paul's senior year seems perfect but his misdirected anger could ruin everything. He's upset with his father for abandoning the family and struggles to accept brother Shawn's severe cerebral palsy. Companion to Stuck in Neutral (BR 14082). Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2004. Cupidity BR 16199 by Caroline Goode 2 volumes Senior Laura Sweeney, a mythology buff, prays to Jupiter for a boyfriend. The Roman gods at the Mount Olympus retirement home heed Laura's call and send Cupid disguised as a beautiful girl (Cupidity) to help Laura. Cupidity, however, causes more havoc than Laura can handle. For senior high readers. 2005. The Dragon's Son BR 15254 by Sarah L. Thomson 2 volumes Four short stories about King Arthur as seen through the eyes of family members and friends. In the first, Nimue marries a bard who supports the king in uniting England against the invading Saxons. In the last, Arthur's son arrives to overthrow his father. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. Emako Blue BR 16211 by Brenda Woods 1 volume Los Angeles. African American classmates Monterey, Jamal, and Eddie remember their friend Emako who was accidentally shot and killed. Having bonded with her through a mutual interest in singing, they reminisce about the talented vocalist. Some violence. For senior high readers. 2004. The Farther You Run BR 15203 by Davida Wills Hurwin 2 volumes Eighteen-year-old Samantha has a hard time adjusting to life without her friend, Juliana, who died of cancer in A Time for Dancing (BR 10714). But Samantha meets Mona in summer school. They graduate, get jobs, boyfriends, and an apartment, and Samantha learns to cope. Strong language. For senior high readers. 2003. Fat Boy Swim BR 15876 by Catherine Forde 2 volumes Scottish teen Jimmy is teased mercilessly for being overweight. When the swimming coach discovers Jimmy's secret cooking skills, he trades swim lessons for Jimmy's help with a fundraiser. Jimmy unexpectedly excels at the sport and also develops an interest in visually impaired Ellie. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. Finding Grace BR 15866 by Alyssa Brugman 2 volumes Australia. Quirky eighteen-year-old Rachel is hired as a live-in caregiver for Grace, recently brain-injured. Rachel starts university, makes friends, and learns never to leave Grace alone. While trying to piece together Grace's former life, Rachel gains insights about herself too. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2001. Friction BR 15240 by E.R. Frank 1 volume When Stacy, a new eighth-grade girl, starts spreading nasty rumors about classmate Alexandra and her favorite teacher, Simon, the class doesn't know what to think. But when Stacy accuses Simon of molesting her, Alex visits her house and discovers the truth. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. Girl, 15, Charming but Insane BR 16173 by Sue Limb 2 volumes British fifteen-year-old Jess Jordan deals with having an imperfect body, a beautiful best friend, and a crush on an unattainable boy. Jess aspires to be a comedian and ends up appreciating a nerdy guy whom she has taken for granted. For senior high readers. 2004. Girls in Pants: The Third Summer of the Sisterhood BR 15872 by Ann Brashares 2 volumes Following Second Summer of the Sisterhood (BR 14736) lifelong friends Carmen, Lena, Bridget, and Tibby graduate from high school and look forward to attending four different colleges. Over the summer amid family and boyfriend problems they treasure their friendship. For senior high readers. 2005. The Glass Café; or, The Stripper and the State: How My Mother Started a War with the System That Made Us Kind of Rich and a Little Bit Famous BR 15303 by Gary Paulsen 1 volume Twelve-year-old Tony is almost taken away from his mother when Social Services discovers that she is an exotic dancer. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. Goodbye, Mr. Chips BR 15211 by James Hilton 1 volume Chronicles sixty years in the life of Mr. Chipping, an English schoolmaster who arrives at exclusive Brookfield in 1870 with much enthusiasm but little experience. At first unpopular, Mr. Chips eventually develops a more personal relationship with his students and becomes a legend by the time they must say goodbye. For senior high and older readers. 1933. Hollywood Hustle: Son of the Mob, Book 2 BR 15843 by Gordon Korman 2 volumes Following Son of the Mob (BR 14671), Vince Luca, son of a mobster, and girlfriend Kendra Bightly, daughter of an FBI agent, move to Los Angeles for college. Vince enjoys his film classes until his older brother arrives on business. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2004. I Am the Cheese BR 14796 by Robert Cormier 2 volumes Chilling tale of fourteen-year-old Adam Farmer's desperate search for his father and for a mysterious past that he must not remember if he is to remain alive. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1977. Inside Out BR 15762 by Terry Trueman 1 volume Sixteen-year-old Zach suffers from schizophrenia and, unless he takes his medication, hears voices that urge him to kill himself. When held hostage during a holdup, Zach resolves the crisis, learns about himself, and helps others understand his disorder. Strong language and some violence. For senior high readers. 2003. Jacob Have I Loved BR 15613 by Katherine Paterson 2 volumes Louise has always lived in the shadow of her beautiful twin sister on a tiny Chesapeake Bay Island. Tomboy Louise grows up hating delicate Caroline, who robs her of her friends, her hopes for schooling, and even the boy she loves. For junior and senior high readers. Newbery Medal. 1980. Kicked Out BR 15410 by Beth Goobie 1 volume Fifteen-year-old Dime is so unmanageable that her parents allow her to move in with her older brother Darren, who is a quadriplegic. After Dime's boyfriend leaves her she reassesses her life and begins to build self-esteem. Uncontracted braille. For senior high and older readers. 2002. Kissing Vanessa BR 15922 by Simon Cheshire 1 volume In England, fifteen-year-old Kevin plans to improve at school, but when the next term begins he is smitten with his new classmate Vanessa. Kevin's energy becomes focused on getting the girl's attention. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. Leap Day BR 15493 by Wendy Mass 2 volumes Chronicles one full day in the life of sixteen-year-old Josie as she takes her driving test, discovers where her father works, participates in a scavenger hunt, and celebrates her fourth leap-year birthday. In alternating chapters, family and friends shed different perspectives on the day's events. For senior high readers. 2004. Leaving Protection BR 15505 by Will Hobbs 1 volume Port Protection, Alaska. Sixteen-year-old Robbie signs on with captain Tor Torsen to fish for salmon. Robbie realizes he's in danger when he discovers Torsen secretly searching for valuable metal plaques laid by early Russian explorers to claim Alaska. Then a storm hits, imperiling them both. For senior high readers. 2004. Letting Go of Bobby James; or, How I Found My Self of Steam BR 15769 by Valerie Hobbs 1 volume After being abandoned by her husband at a gas station in Florida, sixteen-year-old Jody decides to make a better life for herself. Along the way she acquires friends and patches together a new family. For senior high readers. 2004. Light Years BR 15895 by Tammar Stein 2 volumes After a suicide bomber kills her boyfriend, Maya Laor leaves Israel to study astronomy at the University of Virginia in the United States. Maya, who blames herself for the tragedy, reminisces about her past while trying to start a new life. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2005. Losing Is Not an Option: Stories BR 15880 by Rich Wallace 1 volume Nine interwoven episodes relate athlete Ronny's coming of age in small-town Pennsylvania, from sneaking into a football game in sixth grade to racing for the state track championship in high school. In "Dawn," he struggles with the rules of mutual attraction. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2003. Lucas BR 15403 by Kevin Brooks 3 volumes Fifteen-year-old Cait befriends sixteen-year-old Lucas, a drifter on her home island off the English coast. Local bullies are suspicious of Lucas and eventually accuse him of rape, setting off a tragic sequence of events. Some violence and some strong language. For senior high readers. 2003. Mahalia BR 15232 by Joanne Horniman 2 volumes Australian teens Matt and Emmy drop out of school and have a baby girl, Mahalia. After five months, Emmy is overwhelmed and leaves Matt, a musician, to struggle as a single father. He and Mahalia forge a life together. Then Emmy returns. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2001. Maine Squeeze BR 15946 by Catherine Clark 2 volumes The summer before Colleen goes to college, her parents travel to Europe while Colleen stays with her friends at their Maine island home. Although they try to obey house rules, Colleen breaks up with her boyfriend and rekindles a romance with Evan. For senior high readers. 2004. Miss Smithers BR 15805 by Susan Juby 2 volumes In this sequel to Alice, I Think (BR 14898) former home-schooled misfit Alice, sixteen, continues her journal describing her latest experiences. She makes new friends, joins clubs, and competes in the local beauty pageant that gives competitors a much-needed clothing allowance. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2004. Necessary Noise: Stories about Our Families as They Really Are BR 15367 edited by Michael Cart 2 volumes Ten short stories portraying different kinds of family scenes. "Visit" by Walter Dean Myers describes a father's awkward meeting with his long-abandoned son, a death row convict. In "Snowbound" by Lois Lowry, a college girl returns home to introduce her unwashed, obnoxious boyfriend. Strong language. For senior high readers. 2003. No Shame, No Fear BR 16263 by Ann Turnbull 2 volumes England, 1662. After her father is jailed for his religious beliefs, fifteen-year-old Susanna Thorn, a poor Quaker girl, becomes an apprentice printer in order to provide for her family. Susanna meets and falls in love with William Heywood, an Anglican, despite his father's objections. For senior high readers. 2003. Norman Tuttle on the Last Frontier: A Novel in Stories BR 16273 by Tom Bodett 1 volume Fifteen short episodes follow Alaskan teen Norman Tuttle from age thirteen to almost sixteen. Living in a small town Norman has adventures fishing, falling in love, and being grounded by his parents. For junior and senior high readers. 2004. One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies BR 15850 by Sonya Sones 2 volumes After her mother's death, fifteen-year-old Ruby leaves Boston and reluctantly moves to California, where her father is a famous actor. Ruby has trouble adapting but gradually accepts the change while learning family secrets. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2004. Out of Bounds: Seven Stories of Conflict and Hope BR 15366 by Beverley Naidoo 1 volume South Africa, 1948–2000. Seven stories show young South Africans of different eras, races, and ethnic groups as they cope with apartheid. In "The Playground," Rosa is the first girl to integrate the local school. Foreword by Desmond Tutu. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. Out of Order BR 15295 by A.M. Jenkins 2 volumes Sophomore "Colt" Trammel hides his learning disabilities until his brainy girlfriend leaves him and his grades jeopardize his baseball-team eligibility. He turns to a new girl to tutor him while trying to keep up appearances with the other jocks. Strong language. For senior high readers. 2003. Pagan in Exile: The Pagan Chronicles, Book 2 BR 15985 by Catherine Jinks 2 volumes Lord Roland and his squire, Pagan, travel from Jerusalem to Roland's castle in France. Since Roland is a devout Christian, the de Bram family's violent feuds surprise Pagan. He fears losing his lord. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Pagan's Crusade: The Pagan Chronicles, Book 1 BR 15990 by Catherine Jinks 2 volumes Jerusalem, 1187. Sixteen-year-old Pagan Kidrouk enlists as squire to Templar knight Lord Roland Roucy de Bram. Quick-witted Pagan and the devout Lord Roland form an odd pair but slowly bond as Saladin's armies close in on the Holy City. For junior and senior high readers. 1992. Pagan's Scribe: The Pagan Chronicles, Book 4 BR 16155 by Catherine Jinks 2 volumes France, 1209. Pagan Kidrouk, now archdeacon, hires Isidore, a fifteen-year-old orphan with epilepsy, to be his scribe. Together they try to survive the siege of Carcassonne. Concluding book of the Pagan Chronicles. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Pagan's Vows: The Pagan Chronicles, Book 3 BR 16154 by Catherine Jinks 2 volumes France, 1188–1189. Pagan accompanies Lord Roland, now determined to be a monk, to the Abbey of Saint Martin. Pagan chafes at being a novice in a monastery and uncovers a dangerous blackmail plot. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Paradise: Based on a True Story of Survival BR 15312 by Joan Elizabeth Goodman 2 volumes In 1542, sixteen-year-old French Huguenot Marguerite de La Rocque sails to America with her uncle. When he discovers Marguerite in the arms of her Catholic lover, he abandons them both on a Canadian island, where they struggle to survive. Some descriptions of sex. For senior high readers. 2002. Pocahontas BR 15679 by Joseph Bruchac 2 volumes Jamestown colony, 1607. Alternating narratives of Pocahontas, a Powhatan chief's daughter, and captain John Smith reveal the alliance between Smith and his fellow English settlers and the native Indian population. Portrays the cultural misunderstandings that arose during their encounters. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. Pool Boy BR 14985 by Michael Simmons 1 volume Spoiled California teen Brett must forego his wealthy lifestyle after his dad goes to prison for insider trading and his family has to survive on reduced income. Brett takes a job cleaning pools and learns to adjust to his new circumstances. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2003. The Presence BR 15701 by Eve Bunting 1 volume On a trip to California to visit her grandmother, seventeen-year-old Catherine meets a mysterious stranger at church. Noah claims he can help her contact a friend who died in a car crash for which Catherine feels responsible. But Noah turns out to be a ghost. For senior high readers. 2003. Private Peaceful BR 15787 by Michael Morpurgo 1 volume When Thomas Peaceful's older brother Charlie is drafted into the British army in World War I Thomas lies about his age and enlists. On guard duty years later Thomas reminisces about his family, love for his mentally disabled brother, and neighbor Molly. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2003. Reflex BR 16172 by Steven Gould 4 volumes A mysterious organization kidnaps National Security Agency operative Davy Rice to use his teleportation powers. Davy's wife, Millie, searches frantically for him with her own newfound teleporting skills. Sequel to Jumper (BR 9548). Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. For senior high and older readers. 2004. Rock Star Superstar BR 15846 by Blake Nelson 2 volumes Pete, a talented bass player and the son of musicians, leaves the high school jazz band to join a popular rock group. He finds the experience exhilarating even as his new fame jeopardizes his relationships. For senior high readers. 2004. Run if You Dare BR 15641 by Randy Powell 1 volume Fifteen-year-old Gardner is shocked to discover that his beloved but recently unemployed father considers himself a failure and may leave the family. Gardner seeks direction in his own life by joining the track team and renewing his friendship with an old girlfriend. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. San Francisco Earthquake, 1906 BR 15565 by Kathleen Duey 2 volumes San Francisco, 1906. Chambermaid Sierra O'Neille works in the hotel where rancher Joseph Harlan and his family are staying. While rescuing others when disaster strikes, the two are thrown together and fall in love. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. See You down the Road BR 15875 by Kim Ablon Whitney 2 volumes Sixteen-year-old Irish American Bridget Daugherty questions her family's nomadic and criminal way of life. Her parents pressure her to quit school, marry, and help them in their shady business enterprises while Bridget yearns for a different life. Strong language. For senior high readers. 2004. Shooter BR 15506 by Walter Dean Myers 1 volume A high school tragedy related from multiple viewpoints: interviews, reports, and journals. Seventeen-year-old Len shoots a football player to death, injures several others, and commits suicide. His troubled friends recall Len's problems. In the surrounding culture no one is completely innocent nor completely guilty. For senior high readers. 2004. Shooting Monarchs BR 15249 by John Halliday 1 volume Macy, a sociopathic killer abused as a child, forces sixteen-year-old Leah Hoffman into his car trunk but waits to murder her. Leah is saved by Danny Driscoll, a classmate with an untreated spinal condition who secretly loves her. The rescue ends in tragedy for Danny. Some violence. For senior high readers. 2003. Shopaholic BR 16139 by Judy Waite 1 volume Overwhelmed by her mother's depression, Taylor is easily manipulated by Kat, an older classmate, to use a credit card to buy clothes she can't afford. Finally understanding Kat's true nature and with help from her recovering mom, Taylor regains control of her life. For senior high readers. 2001. Sky: A Novel in Three Sets and an Encore BR 15989 by Roderick Townley 2 volumes New York City, 1959. Fifteen-year-old Alec (Sky) Schuyler's passion is jazz. When his father objects to his playing the piano, Sky leaves home. He finds a mentor in a blind African American jazz musician and relies on support from friends. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2004. Slumming BR 15258 by Kristen D. Randle 1 volume High school seniors Alicia, Nikki, and Sam, who are Mormons, decide to find three "losers" to take to the prom. Sam chooses a girl with a dark family secret; Alicia cozies up to the class geek; and Nikki befriends a rebel. But problems arise. For senior high readers. 2003. Spindle's End BR 15579 by Robin McKinley 3 volumes Evil fairy Pernicia curses a princess on the infant's naming day, but Katriona, a young fairy, whisks the baby away to raise as her own and evade Pernicia's vengeful powers. Based on the fairy tale "Sleeping Beauty." For junior and senior high and older readers. 2000. A Sterkarm Kiss BR 15867 by Susan Price 2 volumes Andrea Mitchell, from The Sterkarm Handshake (BR 13376), returns to sixteenth-century Great Britain in the Time Tube. Her lover Per marries into a rival clan, rekindling a civil war. Some violence and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2003. This Vast Land: A Young Man's Journal of the Lewis and Clark Expedition BR 15180 by Stephen E. Ambrose 2 volumes Fictionalized diary of eighteen-year-old George Shannon, the youngest member of the exploration crew. During the journey to the Pacific Northwest Shannon records becoming lost for two weeks and falling in love with a Native American woman. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. For senior high readers. 2003. Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale BR 15101 by Holly Black 2 volumes Sixteen-year-old Kaye, the daughter of a wannabe rock singer now living at the Jersey shore, has been visited by faeries all her life. She discovers that she is a changeling with a special destiny that includes a handsome knight and a war. Strong language. For senior high readers. 2002. Tough Trails BR 15435 by Irene Morck 1 volume Seventeen-year-old Ambrose takes tourists on trail rides while working for his uncle in Alberta's Rocky Mountains. He buys an older mare out of compassion but faces disaster when the animal can't make it up a pass. Uncontracted braille. For senior high and older readers. 2003. The Truth about Forever BR 15577 by Sarah Dessen 3 volumes Macy suppresses sorrow for a year and a half after her father's death, but finally learns to grieve—and to live a little—on her summer job at a zany catering business. There she connects with Wes, whose mother has also died. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2004. Vegan Virgin Valentine BR 15649 by Carolyn Mackler 2 volumes Highschool senior Mara's life goes topsy-turvy when her delinquent sixteen-year-old niece "V" arrives to live with the family. Mara loosens up when she falls for her boss at the coffee house and when V enjoys her new, stable home. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. For senior high readers. 2004. Vote for Larry BR 15616 by Janet Tashjian 2 volumes After faking his death in The Gospel according to Larry (BR 13993), seventeen-year-old Josh "Larry" Swensen runs for president as the Peace Party's candidate to advocate for youth issues and to encourage voter turnout. He doesn't anticipate mudslinging and a love triangle. For senior high readers. 2004. Where I Want to Be BR 16189 by Adele Griffin 1 volume Two teenage sisters, one alive and one deceased, reach out to each other, sharing their lives. Jane, from the grave, relates what happened when she stopped taking her medication for mental illness. Lily tells about finding happiness with her boyfriend, Caleb. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. Who's Your Daddy? BR 15980 by Lynda Sandoval 2 volumes Sixteen-year-old wallflowers Meryl, Caressa, and Lila blame their lack of romance on their dads: a vice-principal, a police chief, and a famous musician. Dateless for homecoming, the girls play a game to find true love and, by coincidence, meet three guys. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2004. Zigzag BR 15235 by Ellen Wittlinger 2 volumes When her boyfriend deserts her for the summer, seventeen-year-old Robin drives from Iowa to California with her widowed aunt and two nasty younger cousins. The grieving family fights along the way, but Robin helps console them and also begins to become more independent. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2003. Zipped BR 15374 by Laura McNeal and Tom McNeal 2 volumes Fifteen-year-old Mick is upset to discover that his beloved stepmother is having an affair. He also loves Lisa despite her crush on a missionary from her Mormon church. Lisa's friend Janice dates her own low-life boss. Somehow things work out. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2003.