Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Bullying, violence, abuse and peer pressure

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Book SynopsisFollowing little Shannon's life from kindergarten through fifth grade, Real Friends captures the emotional roller coaster ride of friendship, from navigating the tricky waters of cliques and bullies to her never-ending struggle to stay in "The Group." Shannon's honest and heartfelt story reminds us of how hard it was to learn what real friends are-and why finding them is worth the journey.

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Book SynopsisA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year Keet knows the only good thing about moving away from her Alabama home is that she'll live near her beloved grandfather. When Keet starts school, it's even worse than she expected, as the kids tease her about her southern accent. Now Keet, who can "talk the whiskers off a catfish," doesn't want to open her mouth. Slowly, though, while fishing with her grandfather, she learns the art of listening. Gradually, she makes her first new friend. But just as she's beginning to settle in, her grandfather has a stroke, and even though he's still nearby, he suddenly feels ever-so-far-away. Keet is determined to reel him back to her by telling him stories; in the process she finds her voice and her grandfather again. This lyrical and deeply emotional novel-in-verse celebrates the power of story and of finding one's individual voice.Trade ReviewTwo Starred Reviews! * "Keet, a girl from Alabama, loves language and storytelling, but her family's move to Illinois makes her feel silenced... Harrington perfectly captures her character's growth by using all the tools poetry provides: artfully chosen words, thought-provoking metaphors, appropriate rhythm and pacing, and changing points of view... Harrington also includes various poetic forms and a postscript offering additional information about each of them: an unusual addition for a title of this format... Keet's is a simple and familiar-feeling story, but one that is understated, fully realized, deftly written, and utterly absorbing." --School Library Journal, starred review * "Poet and storyteller Harrington offers a verse novel about a girl named Katharen, nicknamed Keet... When Keet's family moves from Alabama... she silences her storytelling voice. She slowly befriends Allegra, a Spanish-speaking girl who lives in the neighborhood, with whom she bonds after telling Allegra where her cockatoo escaped... A gentle-spirited book about a black girl who almost gives up her gift but for love and friendship." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "This lyrical novel in verse effortlessly weaves together multiple poetry forms to introduce readers to Katharen, called Keet, a young girl who loves to talk and spin stories... The poems effectively convey conflicting emotions; different styles (haiku, concrete, blues, etc.,) express moods and nuances without being distracting... This is a wonderful addition to the novel-in-verse canon, whether enjoyed individually, shared as a read-aloud, or used as a class text." --Booklist

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Book SynopsisThis story featuring alien Dewey Dew is perfect to share with elementary kids, especially on Valentine's Day!Dewey is starting to love life on Earth, and he'd be happy to tell everyone, but there's just one problem: he can't pronounce the word love. This makes things difficult, especially when a classmate teases him. With the help of his understanding classmates and his teacher, Dewey finally succeeds in declaring his love for Earth and his friends.Trade Review"Mack's pencil, watercolor, and digital illustrations work in tandem with Staub's marvelously inventive language to ensure readers understand Dewey's Eighty-N words. And the characters' facial expressions and posture speak volumes all on their own. A powerful message about the support of friends and defusing a bully wrapped in a sweet Valentine tale." -- Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisSet in 1954, this compelling historical novel tells the story of a young girl''s struggles and triumphs in the aftermath of World War II. The war is over, but the threat of communism and the Cold War loom over the United States. In Detroit, Michigan, twelve-year-old Marjorie Campbell struggles with the ups and downs of family life, dealing with her veteran father''s unpredictable outbursts, keeping her mother''s stash of banned library books a secret, and getting along with her new older "brother," the teenager her family took in after his veteran father''s death. When a new girl from Germany transfers to Marjorie''s class, Marjorie finds herself torn between befriending Inga and pleasing her best friend, Bernadette, by writing in a slam book that spreads rumors about Inga. Marjorie seems to be confronting enemies everywhere?at school, at the library, in her neighborhood, and even in the news. In all this turmoil, Marjorie tries to find her own voice and figure out what is right and who the real enemies actually are. Includes an author''s note and bibliography.

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Book SynopsisThis emotionally resonant novel in verse by award-winning author Nikki Grimes celebrates choosing to be true to yourself.Garvey's father has always wanted Garvey to be athletic, but Garvey is interested in astronomy, science fiction, reading—anything but sports. Feeling like a failure, he comforts himself with food. Garvey is kind, funny, smart, a loyal friend, and he is also overweight, teased by bullies, and lonely. When his only friend encourages him to join the school chorus, Garvey's life changes. The chorus finds a new soloist in Garvey, and through chorus, Garvey finds a way to accept himself, and a way to finally reach his distant father—by speaking the language of music instead of the language of sports.Trade ReviewKirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearSchool Library Journal Best Book of the Year★ 'Grimes returns to the novel-in-verse format, creating voice, characters, and plot in a series of pithy tanka poems, a traditional Japanese form similar to haiku, but using five lines.... (w)ritten from Garvey's point of view, the succinct verses convey the narrative as well as his emotions with brevity, clarity, and finesse.' —Booklist, starred review★ "(A) sensitively written middle grade novel in verse... (readers) will fall hard for Garvey, a tender, sincere boy who dislikes athletics. Grimes writes about adolescent friendships in a way that feels deeply human. A short, sweet, satisfying novel in verse that educators and readers alike will love." —School Library Journal, starred review★ "Grimes' newest follows a young black boy searching for his own unique voice, lost among his father's wishes and society's mischaracterizations. This compassionate, courageous, and hopeful novel explores the constraints placed on black male identity and the corresponding pains and struggles that follow when a young black boy must confront these realities both at home and in school.... This graceful novel risks stretching beyond easy, reductive constructions of black male coming-of-age stories and delivers a sincere, authentic story of resilience and finding one's voice." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Grimes tells a big-hearted story of Garvey...(e)mploying the Japanese poetic form of tanka—five-line poems (or, here, stanzas) with haiku-like syllable counts—Grimes reveals Garvey's thoughts, feelings, and observations, the spare poetry a good vehicle for a young man's attempts to articulate the puzzle that is his life." —The Horn Book

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Book SynopsisEighteen-year-old Isis Blake hasn't fallen in love in three years, forty-three weeks, and two days. Or so she thinks. The boy she maybe-sort-of-definitely loved has dropped off the face of the planet after his girlfriend's death, leaving a Jack-shaped hole. Determined to be happy, Isis fills it in with lies and puts on a brave smile for her new life at Ohio State University. But how long can that smile last with all of her friends gone? How long can it last with the guilt of Sophia's death crushing her? And how long can it really last when Will Cavanaugh attends the same school, taunting her? Isis is good at pretending everything is okay. But not that good. The cracks begin to show. Isis Blake is good at putting herself back together. But Jack Hunter is better.

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Book SynopsisFrom the critically acclaimed author of Deposing Nathan comes an explosive examination of identity, voice, and the indelible ways our stories are rewritten by others. In the beginning, Owen's story was blank . . . then he was befriended by Lily, the aspiring author who helped him find his voice. Together, the two have spent years navigating first love and amassing an inseparable friend group. But all of it is upended one day when his school's administration learns Owen's secret: that he was sexually assaulted by a classmate. In the ensuing investigation, everyone scrambles to hold their worlds together. Owen, still wrestling with his self-destructive thoughts and choices. His father, a mission-driven military vet ready to start a war to find his son's attacker. The school bureaucrats, who seem most concerned with kowtowing to the local media attention. And Lily, who can't learn that Owen is the mystery victim everyone is talking about . . . because once she does, it will set off a chain of events that will change their lives forever. Heartbreaking and hopeful, this is a coming-of-age story that explores how we rebuild after the world comes crumbling down.

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Book SynopsisOwen Turner is a boy of too many words. For years, they all stayed inside his head and he barely spoke—until he met Lily. Lily, the girl who gave him his voice, helped him come out as bi, and settle into his ASD diagnosis. But everything unravels when someone reports Owen’s biggest secret to the school: that he was sexually assaulted at a class event. As officials begin interviewing students to get to the bottom of things, rumors about an assault flood the school hallways. No one knows it happened to Owen, and he’s afraid of what will happen if his name gets out.He’s afraid that his classmates will call him a word he can’t stand—“victim.”He’s afraid his father, a tough-as-nails military vet, will resort to extreme methods to hunt down the name of who did it.And he’s afraid that when Lily finds out, she’ll take their relationship to a dark, dangerous place to keep Owen quiet. Then, one day, Owen’s fears all come true. And it’ll take everything he’s got to escape the explosion intact.

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Book Synopsis★ WINNER of the 2024 Stonewall Book Award, American Library AssociationPerfect for fans of The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag, HeartStopper by Alice Oseman, and Jen Wang's The Dressmaker and the Prince.In this fresh, sensitive, diary-style graphic novel, 12-year-old Tuva's questions about becoming a teenager are confusing—so when her first crush turns out to be on another girl, it feels absolutely wonderful--so why does it become so complicated?Tuva is starting seventh grade, and her checklist of goals includes: writing out a diary, getting a trendy look, building the best fort in the woods with her BFFs, and much more. But when she starts school, nothing is how she hoped it would be.Seventh grade has split her friends into rival factions: TEAM LINNEA and the girls who fall in love and TEAM BAO and the girls who NEVER fall in love. Linnea has a BOYFRIEND, Bao hates everything related to love. Worst of all, Linnea and Bao expect Tuva to choose a side!In this delighfully hand-lettered coming-of-age graphic diary, Tuva gets caught between feeling like a kid and wanting to know HOW to become a teenager. Then Miriam shows up and suddenly Tuva feels as if she’s met her soulmate. Can you fall in love with a girl, keep it from your friends, and survive? For Tuva, it may be possible, but it's defintely not easy.Trade ReviewWinner of the 2024 Stonewall Award, American Library Association A 2023 New York Public Library Best BookA 2024 CCBC Choice "A soft and adorable story of first sapphic love and the trials and tribulations of pre-teen friendships....Reading this was like a warm hug." — Alice Oseman, NYT Bestselling author of Heartstopper“Exudes tween angst in the best of ways, as twelve-year-old Tuva considers what it means to be a teenager....Cross My Heart and Never Lie is bookmaking at its finest.” —What To Read To Your Kids, the 2023 Gift Guide: Graphic Novels for Kids & Teens One of the 150 Most Anticipated Books for Fall — Kirkus Reviews “A Best New Graphic Novel. Compelling.” — We Are Teachers★“Evocative of greats like Judy Blume and Sharon Creech….raw, sweet, relatable, and realistic, this modern classic has a timelessness that will leave a lasting impact.” — Booklist, STARRED REVIEW “Charming and heartwarming….an insightful graphic novel that is sure to resonate with young readers….a perfect read for anyone who is feeling lost of confused amid pre-adolescence, or for anyone who simply enjoys a heartwarming story about friendship and discovery.”….Fans of Raina Telgemeier, Lucy Knisley, and other graphic novelists who write about the challenges and joys of growing up will love this book.” — No Flying, No TightsFeatured on Kirkus' 10 Essential Middle Grade Books list"Oh, Tuva. I want to climb into this book and hug you….Tuva has what it takes to get through this weird time of life….A really lovely look at all the changes that can come with being 12." — Teen Librarian Toolbox, School Library Journal"A great story about finding one’s place in the world, fitting in, and learning to be comfortable with who you are, despite what others may impose upon you. Well-told and reassuring for young people questioning their place in the world.” — School Library Journal“Charming … captures the challenges of navigating strains on friendship bonds…An absorbing, sincerely told story of adolescent self-discovery and connection.” — Kirkus Reviews“Timeless and international….the "Are You There God, It's Me, Margaret" of the 21st Century….a relatable and touching story with incredibly charming and captivating art. “ — Viewpoint Books“I’ve read a lot of MG books that focus on friendship and what it’s like as friends go from childhood to being teenagers, and this one stands out! I’d highly recommend this for any kid going through the elementary to middle transition.” – Meg Smith, North Carolina Public Schools “Lovely…the unique format added more emotional depth than one can find in most graphic novels….Dåsnes illustrations have a quirky style that's easy to fall into.” – Lucy Kirby, Barrington Public Library"Diary meets graphic novel.... clever and I loved the handwritten element. Truly adorable!" – Silver Unicorn Books"A heartfelt coming-of-age story and a must-read for all tween/teens." – YA Books Central

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Book Synopsis★ WINNER of the 2024 Stonewall Book Award, American Library AssociationPerfect for fans of The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag, HeartStopper by Alice Oseman, and Jen Wang's The Dressmaker and the Prince.In this fresh, sensitive, diary-style graphic novel, 12-year-old Tuva's questions about becoming a teenager are confusing—so when her first crush turns out to be on another girl, it feels absolutely wonderful--so why does it become so complicated?Tuva is starting seventh grade, and her checklist of goals includes: writing out a diary, getting a trendy look, building the best fort in the woods with her BFFs, and much more. But when she starts school, nothing is how she hoped it would be.Seventh grade has split her friends into rival factions: TEAM LINNEA and the girls who fall in love and TEAM BAO and the girls who NEVER fall in love. Linnea has a BOYFRIEND, Bao hates everything related to love. Worst of all, Linnea and Bao expect Tuva to choose a side!In this delighfully hand-lettered coming-of-age graphic diary, Tuva gets caught between feeling like a kid and wanting to know HOW to become a teenager. Then Miriam shows up and suddenly Tuva feels as if she’s met her soulmate. Can you fall in love with a girl, keep it from your friends, and survive? For Tuva, it may be possible, but it's defintely not easy.Trade ReviewWinner of the 2024 Stonewall Award, American Library Association A 2023 New York Public Library Best BookA 2024 CCBC Choice "A soft and adorable story of first sapphic love and the trials and tribulations of pre-teen friendships....Reading this was like a warm hug." — Alice Oseman, NYT Bestselling author of Heartstopper“Exudes tween angst in the best of ways, as twelve-year-old Tuva considers what it means to be a teenager....Cross My Heart and Never Lie is bookmaking at its finest.” —What To Read To Your Kids, the 2023 Gift Guide: Graphic Novels for Kids & Teens One of the 150 Most Anticipated Books for Fall — Kirkus Reviews “A Best New Graphic Novel. Compelling.” — We Are Teachers★“Evocative of greats like Judy Blume and Sharon Creech….raw, sweet, relatable, and realistic, this modern classic has a timelessness that will leave a lasting impact.” — Booklist, STARRED REVIEW “Charming and heartwarming….an insightful graphic novel that is sure to resonate with young readers….a perfect read for anyone who is feeling lost of confused amid pre-adolescence, or for anyone who simply enjoys a heartwarming story about friendship and discovery.”….Fans of Raina Telgemeier, Lucy Knisley, and other graphic novelists who write about the challenges and joys of growing up will love this book.” — No Flying, No TightsFeatured on Kirkus' 10 Essential Middle Grade Books list"Oh, Tuva. I want to climb into this book and hug you….Tuva has what it takes to get through this weird time of life….A really lovely look at all the changes that can come with being 12." — Teen Librarian Toolbox, School Library Journal"A great story about finding one’s place in the world, fitting in, and learning to be comfortable with who you are, despite what others may impose upon you. Well-told and reassuring for young people questioning their place in the world.” — School Library Journal“Charming … captures the challenges of navigating strains on friendship bonds…An absorbing, sincerely told story of adolescent self-discovery and connection.” — Kirkus Reviews“Timeless and international….the "Are You There God, It's Me, Margaret" of the 21st Century….a relatable and touching story with incredibly charming and captivating art. “ — Viewpoint Books“I’ve read a lot of MG books that focus on friendship and what it’s like as friends go from childhood to being teenagers, and this one stands out! I’d highly recommend this for any kid going through the elementary to middle transition.” – Meg Smith, North Carolina Public Schools “Lovely…the unique format added more emotional depth than one can find in most graphic novels….Dåsnes illustrations have a quirky style that's easy to fall into.” – Lucy Kirby, Barrington Public Library"Diary meets graphic novel.... clever and I loved the handwritten element. Truly adorable!" – Silver Unicorn Books"A heartfelt coming-of-age story and a must-read for all tween/teens." – YA Books Central

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Book SynopsisPublishers Weekly BEST Books for Summer 2016. "Sea Change is like a dip in cold Canadian waters: just step inside, and soon you're completely swept away, finding yourself overwhelmed and breathless, entranced by this whirlwind of a book. Bravo, Frank Viva. And glub, glub, glub." - Lemony Snicket, author of A Series of Unfortunate Events. "Truly heartbreaking! Viva ingeniously weaves words and pictures to evoke that strange, wonderful moment - when the very worst experience of your life somehow becomes the very best." - Chip Kidd, author of Only What's Necessary: Charles M. Schulz and the Art of Peanuts. One summer can change your whole life. As soon as school lets out, Eliot's parents send him to the very edge of the world: a fishing village in a remote part of Nova Scotia. And what does the small town of Point Aconi have to offer? Maggots, bullies and grumpy old men. But along the way, Eliot discovers much more�a hidden library, starry nights and a mysterious girl named Mary Beth. See Point Aconi through Eliot's eyes, as he finds that this place he never wanted to visit is becoming a home he doesn't want to leave.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR Sea Change by Frank Viva:Shelf Awareness Best Middle Grade Books of the Year 2016Publishers Weekly Best Books for Summer 20162 Starred Reviews (Publishers Weekly and Quill & Quire)ABC Best Books for Young ReadersPaul Gravette's Top 25 Comics, Graphic Novels & Manga: May 2016"Sea Change is like a dip in cold Canadian waters: just step inside, and soon you're completely swept away, finding yourself overwhelmed and breathless, entranced by this whirlwind of a book. Bravo, Frank Viva. And glub, glub, glub." —Lemony Snicket"Truly heartbreaking! Viva ingeniously weaves words and pictures to evoke that strange, wonderful moment—when the very worst experience of your life somehow becomes the very best." —Chip Kidd* "Moving from picture books into fiction can be a stretch; Viva makes it look easy."—Publishers Weekly, starred review* "Viva's Sea Change is a magical book, a deft, understated chronicle of the moment a young boy passes from childhood into something altogether more mysterious—and terrifying—almost without being aware of it himself. Eliot is a skillfully drawn fictional creation: at times he is demanding and nearly unbearable, at others vulnerable and relatable, but always fundamentally human." —Quill & Quire, starred review"Playful typography weaves the art and story together in unexpected ways. . . . The inventive visuals reward careful attention."—Kirkus Reviews" . . . a reading experience that is as fresh as it is moving." —The Horn Book Magazine"Viva’s bold, simple illustrations are whimsical and bring to life the story’s unique characters. The unconventional format of this funny, poignant coming-of-age story will appeal to fans of comics and graphic novels."—School Library Journal"The artwork in Sea Change allows each page to reach readers on a visual level and evoke a reaction. The way the illustrations interact with the text offers a whole new meaning to the events in the story."—Finch Hogue, Vintage Books

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Book SynopsisSerenity knows she is good at keeping secrets, and she's got a whole lifetime's worth of them. Her mother is dead, her father is gone, and starting life over at her grandparents' house is strange. Luckily, certain things seem to hold promise: a new friend, a new church, a new school. But when her brother starts making poor choices, and her grandparents believe in a faith that Serenity isn't sure she understands, it is the power of love that will keep her sure of just who she is. Renée Watson's stunning writing shines in this powerful and ultimately uplifting middle grade novel. An ABC New Voices PickTrade Review[Serenity] discovers that individual moments in life, like the ingredients in her favorite red velvet cake, may be unsavory, but combined together they create a delicious experience. Warm, rich, and satisfying. * Kirkus Reviews *The author is a natural storyteller. . . . While the events, setting, and characters of this story are definitely contemporary, the tale is timeless. * VOYA *Serenity Evans is a strong African-American character who will resonate with girls who are facing transitions of their own, large or small. * School Library Journal *Timely and timeless. -- Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winning author of BROWN GIRL DREAMING on PIECING ME TOGETHERWatson, with rhythm and style, somehow gets at the toxicity of sympathy, the unquenchable thirst of fear, and the life-changing power of voice and opportunity, all wrapped up in Jade. -- Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling and award-winning coauthor of ALL AMERICAN BOYS on PIECING ME TOGETHERAn important and deeply moving novel. Highly recommended. -- John Green, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS on PIECING ME TOGETHERRenee Watson is a top-rate storyteller about what impacts young women today. -- Meg Medina, award-winning author of BURN BABY BURN on PIECING ME TOGETHER

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Book SynopsisIn this horse adventure perfect for fans of Black Beauty, a Connemara pony is pampered and beloved, then abused and neglected, until twelve-year-old Rae brings love to her again.Princess lives a charmed life of brown sugar cubes, crunchy apples, sweet grass, and adoration. But it is a lonely life; her elderly owner keeps Princess separate from other ponies so his show-ring champion will remain pristine. When Princess''s owner has a stroke, she is thrust into the care of an unscrupulous trainer and his wife, who steal from the farm and leave. Abandoned to starve with other, tougher ponies, Princess is bereft of all hope. Meanwhile, a girl named Rae wants a pony more than anything and is striving to make her unrealistic dream a reality. Rae and Princess need each other, though neither realizes this when they eventually meet. Rae must learn to see beyond Princess''s scars and Princess must learn to trust again in order for them both to find their own hidden strengths and a home in each other.

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Book SynopsisThe unputdownable debut thriller you will never forget.There is something terribly wrong in Wolf Ridge. Every November, every teen is overwhelmed with a hunger for violence…at least, that's the urban legend.After Wyatt Green's mother was brutally murdered last Fall, she's convinced that the November sickness plaguing Wolf Ridge isn't just a town rumor that everyone ignores…it's a palpable force infecting her neighbors. Wyatt is going to prove it, and find her mother's murderer in the process. She digs up every past brutal act she can find from Wolf Ridge's past—from car wrecks, suicides, and unnamed victims turning up in rivers—and even reaches out to an out-of-state journalist that seems to believe her. But all of her digging leads to nowhere. Everyone in Wolf Ridge accepts that the November sickness is real, and absolutely no one will talk about it. As Wyatt's best friend Cash turns on her, and her friend is almost killed in a tragic accident, Wyatt panics—how can she keep her friends safe, and find her mother's murderer, when no one believes her? As the evidence stars to disappear, Wyatt wonders: is she just imagining everything? Is the sickness real, or are the people of Wolf Ridge just naturally prone to doing bad things?Can Wyatt and her friends come out of the Violent Season unscathed, or is one of them going to be the next victim?"Holy sh....... Can I just say that? Can that be the review? Technically yes, but I **NEED** to say that this is without a doubt and by far one of the best books I have read this year!"—Brittney Green, Netgalley Reviewer"A freaking INCREDIBLE debut for Sara Walters. I have not felt this pull to a book in a hot minute. PREORDER IT, ADD IT TO YOUR TBR, AND WAIT IMPATIENTLY FOR OCTOBER BECAUSE THIS BOOK WAS ★★★★★"—Tiffany Clark, Netgalley Reviewer"Be prepared to be captivated after the first sentence."—Rachel Milburn, Netgalley Reviewer

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Book SynopsisAs a Vietnam veteran and former Special Forces sniper descends into the throes of mental illness, he latches onto a lonely pregnant teenager and a group of Pentecostal zealots – the Children of Light – who have been waiting over thirty years in the Arizona desert for Armageddon. When the Amtrak Sunset Limited, a passenger train en route to Los Angeles, is derailed in their midst in a deadly act of sabotage, their lives are thrown into turmoil as local and state police, FBI investigators, and a horde of reporters arrive on the scene. As the search for the saboteurs heats up and the authorities question members of the cult, they uncover more questions than answers. And then the girl vanishes. As the sniper struggles to maintain his sanity, a child is about to be born deep in the wilderness.

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Book SynopsisIn war-torn Britain, inseparable Black Radicals Axel and Dune are arrested. With SIMs implanted in their heads, they are placed in a prison camp for those who defy the Bloods’ white supremacist government. The SIMs brainwash them with the Bloods’ evil philosophy, and drones constantly monitor their movements and thoughts. In this living nightmare, the couple battle to keep their love alive and to break free. The odds on survival are long. Dune and Axel have very different takes on how to escape. But when things come to a head, will their love hold them together and set them free, or will it tear them apart?Trade Review"An unforgettable vision of a future where racism has run riot and love, perhaps, can still conquer all" -- Melvin Burgess"Potent, page-turning speculative fiction exploring brutal racism, indoctrination, and the power of love... an electrifying, challenging wake-up call, with the love and resistance of its main characters driving an unforgettable story" * LoveReading4Kids *

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Book Synopsis15 year-old Ken Myers is fed up. He says his parents never listen to him, he feels like an outsider in his own home. And it's not much better with his "friend" Todd-they're not talking to each other anymore. What can he do to resolve the conflict?Through the aid of a gripping true-to-life story, Josh and Ed, offer biblical insights and practical instruction.Trade ReviewThese little books from Christian Focus Publications caught my eye. There are four in the series titled My friend is struggling with..., all by Josh McDowell all written by Josh McDowell & Ed Stewart, all short paperbacks priced at £2.99...you could have them available at the back of your youth club to either give away of lend through a sort of library. I know there are young people who have friends facing these issues and these books issues might just be what they need to help them. It's almost a sort of ‘peer mentoring' type of tool and that's really clever. Equally it's a non-threatening way of helping an individual to deal with an issue which they are facing. -- Christian Marketplace

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