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The Good Ghouls’ Guide to Getting Even
High school junior Beth Fraiser thirsts for revenge against the star quarterback, who turned her into a vampire. Only that’s easier said than done, what with the interference of two fearless, attractive vampire hunters, who are convinced that she’s a candidate for slaying herself.
Leticia, a gossipy high-school student, knows that “Girl fights are ugly. Girl fights are personal.” She says this after overhearing that Dominique, the tough-as-nails basketball player, is planning to beat up pink-clad fashion-plate Trina at 2:45. The infraction was minor—the oblivious Trina cut off Dominique in the hallway—but for Dominique it was the last of a series of insults, the worst of which was being benched by Coach for failing to improve her grades.
In this chilling novel, a 15-year-old girl, who has spent the last five years being abused by a kidnapper named Ray, is kept powerless by Ray's promise to harm her family if she makes one false move.
Danielle is drawn to Reid, the quintessential “bad boy.” Even though she should learn from her mother’s poor taste in men, she can’t seem to shake her strong feelings for him. As she gets caught up in Reid’s lifestyle, Danielle turns a blind eye to his lies, and is soon in way over her head. But her BFF Ashley is determined not to let Danielle become the road kill on Reid’s joy ride through life. Patrick Jones takes readers for a ride in this dynamic story about good friends, bad boys, and fast cars.
Mina Hamilton's parents want her dead. (Or undead to be precise.) They're vampires, and like it or not, Mina must decide whether to become a vampire herself. But Mina's more interested in hanging out with best friend Serena and trying to catch the eye of the too-hot-for-high-school Nathan Able than in the vampire training classes she's being forced to take. How's a girl supposed to find the perfect prom date and pass third-year French when her mom and dad are breathing down her neck--literally?
Locke Vinetti is a high school junior, disenchanted and more than a little hostile. In fact, for years he's had a lousy social life because of a problem he has with his anger--a force he calls "the venom." Ever since he was eight years old and bit off a piece of a classmate's nose, he's been something of a loner. But all that is about to change when he goes out with his one friend, Randall, to meet some of Randall's crew hanging out at Riverside Park.
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This must-have guide offers detailed analysis and nutritional tips on thousands of the most popular food choices for kids. Covering the best and worst options available at the most popular restaurants in the country as well as the healthiest—and most harmful—foods in the supermarket aisles, if kids are eating it, this book is probably analyzing it.
Modern life moves quickly for everyone, and that includes Teens. Many obstacles face our youth daily. Fifteen-year-old Chantel Christie from Seattle, Washington is a twenty-first-century-teen who is making a difference. Chantel is a scholar, singer, model, and actress. She is also the youth ambassador on HIV/AIDSIDS and a YMCA youth spokesperson. I Want to Live! speaks volumes about what is going on in the teenage world today. From diet and exercise to finding self-love, this guide is the how to for anyone interested in lots of easy to read information about life and health issues.
Mean Behind the Screen: What You Need to Know About Cyberbullying
Cyberbulling is a serious problem for today’s wired teens. It can disrupt your school and home life and make you feel sick, angry, or worse. This book looks at how real teens have been affected by cyberbullying, how cyberbullying works, and what can happen to both bullies and victims.
Scriptures at Your Fingertips for Teens
This handy, alphabetically organized, quick-find Bible reference gives teens immediate access to what Scripture says on topics such as angels, addiction, goals, gangs, work, and weapons. Compiled by a mother and daughter team, every word of this book comes straight from the Bible, with no added commentary. This reference will enrich the lives of teen readers and provide godly guidance and wisdom for any issues they face in these trying, formative years.
WWE Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to World Wrestling Entertainment
As a unique, one-volume encyclopedia with over 350 pages, nearly 1,000 Superstars, and more than 1,500 images, this is the book for all WWE fans! Featuring hundreds of Superstars of all eras, from the World Wrestling Federation of the 60s and 70s to today's WWE, this thrilling, one-of-a-kind reference guide contains a visual glossary of all wrestling moves and provides coverage of the television shows that put the WWE into millions of households. From the Hardcore Champion to the World Heavyweight title holder, from the WWE's showcase events to the Pay-per-views, from Survivor Series to the grand spectacle of WrestleMania this encyclopedia covers it all.
