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High school student Jonesy has the unique ability to make anyone fall in love with whatever or whomever she chooses. Unfortunately, her magical power cannot be applied to making someone fall in love with her. But she's okay with that, as long as she has her great friends and her pet ferret by her side.
82) City of Ember
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For centuries, the residents of the underground City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights and quiet contentment. But when the City's massive power generator begins to fail, the streetlamps fade - along with the hopes of the townspeople. Now it will be up to two courageous teenagers to follow a trail of clues left by the ancient builders to find the way out of Ember before their world is plunged into complete darkness.
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This essential guide covers a all the worries and anxieties that a young person may face while growing up. Whether it's problems at school, relationship woes, the non-stop pressure of social media, body image issues or troubles at home. Positive advice, plus case studies and real life questions from young people, will help young people survive angst and stress that can bring them down. Reassures readers that their worries and fears are normal, and...
85) 17 again
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What would you do if you got a second shot at life? Mike's glory days are decidedly behind him. His marriage has fallen apart, he's been passed over for a promotion, and his kids think he's a loser. But Mike is given another chance when he is miraculously transformed back to the age of 17 and he's suddenly back at Hayden High Schol where he becomes the star of the basketball team, a total hottie and a classmate to his own teenage kids.
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"As a teen, how you feel about yourself can affect all aspects of your life. When you have healthy self-esteem, you have an easier time making friends, doing well in school, and even interviewing for jobs. You're able to see yourself clearly--celebrating your strengths and accepting your weaknesses. And most importantly, you're better equipped to accomplish almost any goal you set. Self-Esteem for Teens will show you how to build a positive view of...
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"Franklin Harrison is seventeen years old and about to enter his senior year of high school. Tormented by the teachings of his church that condemn him for being gay, he is desperate to change who he is. Franklin struggles to conform to what he has been taught is God's will for him. This change that he seeks never comes. When he loses the small solace he found in his love of photography and abandons his camera, any glimmer of hope slips away. He can...
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Miley Stewart might seem like your average girl, but she isn't. She has recently moved from Tennessee to Malibu, California and is trying to adapt to her new lifestyle. Miley has a huge secret only known by her dad & manager Robbie Ray Stewart, her weird brother Jackson Stewart, her two best friends Lilly Truscott and Oliver Oken. Miley big secret is that she leads a double as the famous pop singer Hannah Montana.
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"You have a ton of natural talents and skills you've spent years developing but if you're anything like most young people, you have a few gaps in your knowledge when tackling life and there isn't a teenager out there who knows everything about adulting. This book will help you fill in the gaps and become independent." --
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Middle school is hard. Your bodies are changing, your friends are changing, classes are harder, and tough things happen. This "support group in a book" is specifically geared to you. Read stories written by kids just like you, about their middle school years, and: true friends and new friends, mean girls... and boys, embarrassing moments, bully payback, crushes and young love, being happy with yourself, tough times, family issues, doing what's right,...
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"Jonesy's a typical disaffected teenager-- makin' zines nobody reads, posting pictures of her favorite pop groups on her blog, and watching anime on the weekends. But Jonesy has a secret-- she can make anybody fall in love with anyone-- or anything-- she wants! But there's only one catch-- Jonesy's powers don't work on herself, and she's gonna find out the hard way that shooting Cupid's arrow ain't all it's cracked up to be" -- Page 4 of cover.
93) Sexting
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A compendium of opinion on the topic of sexting, the practice of sharing sexually explicit photos, videos, and text by cell phone or online.
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"Jonesy is just like and other rebellious teenager, except that she has the power to make people fall in love with anything or anyone-- but herself! The adventures of the teenage cupid, with a penchant for plaid, continues here-- Crushes are still unbearable, high school still stinks, and getting a date is still impossible!"--Page 4 of cover.
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Emboldened by the return of Lord Voldemort, the Death Eaters are wreaking havoc in both the Muggle and wizarding worlds. Hogwarts, once thought to be a safe haven, may no longer be safe. Harry suspects that new dangers may lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Harry will have to help him uncover a vital key to unlocking Voldemort's defenses, a critical piece...
96) The karate kid
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Dre Parker finds himself in China after his mother's latest career move. He and classmate Mei Ying immediately fall for each other, but cultural differences make this friendship impossible. Even worse, his feelings make an enemy of class bully, Cheng who is quite adept at kung fu. Dre turns to maintenance man Mr. Han, who is secretly a kung fu master and learns that kung fu is not about punches and parries, but maturity and calm. However, Dre realizes...
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From New York Times best-selling authors Michael I. Bennett, MD and Sarah Bennett--a book for teens that shows readers that we all deal with crap in our lives and how to laugh at some of the things we can't control. Being a teenager can suck. Your friends can become enemies, and your enemies can become friends. Your family can drive you crazy. School and teachers can be a drag. Your body is constantly changing. And everyone seems to tell you to just...
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Feeling awkward and alone? Learn how to win friends and build confidence and self esteem. Find your untapped potential: Young adults struggle with lots of issues finishing up school finding a career finding a partner to be with and most importantly figuring out who they are. But who are you? That can often be an overwhelming question to ask especially when you feel like the people all around you have it figured out and you are just falling behind...