For Younger Readers 2004-2005
Braille and Talking Books
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
The Library of Congress
Washington 2007

Young Adults

Nonfiction

Cassettes

The African-American Teenagers Guide to Personal Growth, Health, Safety, Sex, and Survival: Living and Learning in the Twenty-first Century RC 56274
by Debrah Harris-Johnson
read by Brian Conn
2 cassettes
A guide to understanding the world and how to live in it successfully. Discusses safety, survival, sex, money, time, and responsibility. Describes a variety of skills useful to competent teens. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2001.

Alcoholism RC 56317
edited by James D. Torr
read by Butch Hoover
2 cassettes
Essays explore the problem of alcoholism, addressing such topics as the effectiveness of Alcoholics Anonymous, marketing by the liquor industry, effects on children and families, binge drinking in college, the disease theory of addiction, and government regulation. For senior high readers. 2000.

America under Attack: Primary Sources RC 55826
edited by Tamara L. Roleff
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
Uses eye witness reports, news articles, and speeches to examine the September 11, 2001, attack by Muslim extremists on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Virginia. Describes America(s response, world reaction, and the subsequent war on terrorism. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

(Atta Girl! A Celebration of Women in Sport RC 56824
by Alexandra Powe Allred
read by Coleen Delany
2 cassettes
Inspirational anecdotes about women in sports, including the author, a former U.S. women(s bobsled team member who also once played professional football. Recounts female athletes( struggle for success and acceptance and explores society(s evolving perceptions. For senior high and older readers. 2003.

The Bakke Case: Quotas in College Admissions RC 57194
by Susan Banfield
read by Robert Sams

1 cassette
Discusses the 1970s case brought by a white male student challenging the affirmative action policy used in admitting students to the University of California medical school. Reviews the divided Supreme Court ruling in 1978 for Bakke, the continuing debate over preferential admission standards, and remaining unanswered questions. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.

Bang Your Head: The Rise and Fall of Heavy Metal RC 55721
by David Konow
read by John Lescault
3 cassettes
History of the music genre that evolved from the blues in England in the late 1960s. Discusses the careers of heavy metal(s most notorious groups including Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Kiss, Metallica, Def Leppard, and Guns N( Roses. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2002.

Beckham: Both Feet on the Ground RC 57906
by David Beckham
read by Steve Douglas-Craig
3 cassettes
Autobiography by a legendary British soccer player and cultural icon. Beck- ham describes his London childhood, his marriage to (Posh( Spice Girl Victoria Adams in 1999, and his leaving Manchester United to sign with a Spanish team, Real Madrid. For senior high and older readers. 2003.

Body Marks: Tattooing, Piercing, and Scarification RC 56570
by Kathlyn Gay and Christine Whittington
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Traces the history of (skin art((tattoos and body piercings(from pre- historic times through the present. Discusses the health issues and social ramifications of such practices. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

Buddha in Your Backpack: Everyday Buddhism for Teens RC 56665
by Franz Metcalf
read by Constance Crawford
2 cassettes
Provides information on Buddha and his teachings, applying Buddhist philosophy to issues facing teenagers, such as family relations, school, body changes, sexual attraction, friendship, and personal ethics(without preaching religious conversion. Includes introductions to meditation and further study. Some descriptions of sex. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Bush v. Gore: Controversial Presidential Election Case RC 57466
by Diana K. Sergis
read by Butch Hoover

1 cassette
Discusses the Supreme Court(s 2000 landmark decision 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.

Careers for Homebodies and Other Independent Souls RC 56180
by Jan Goldberg
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Describes career possibilities for those who want to work independently from home. Includes options such as operating small businesses or franchises, consulting, and writing, along with other possibilities made available through advances in technology. Emphasizes the pros and cons and necessary skills. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2001.

Careers for Scholars and Other Deep Thinkers RC 55913
by Blythe Camenson
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Highlights careers for those who love research and teaching, including job opportunities in universities, libraries, museums, and laboratories. Also details the duties of a librarian, psychol- ogist, botanical specialist, and animal behaviorist. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2001.

Chemical and Biological Weapons in Our Times RC 55829
by Herbert M. Levine
read by Jake Williams
1 cassette
Examines the history and development of chemical and biological weapons. Discusses their proliferation and association with terrorism, and efforts made to control their use. Topics include the 1995 sarin-gas attack in the Japanese subway system and Iraq(s use of nerve gas. For junior and senior high readers. 2000.

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul on Love and Friendship RC 56229
by Jack Canfield and Kimberly Kirberger
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Companion to Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul (RC 44853) and others offers anecdotes, poems, and short essays by teenagers about falling in love, breaking up, friendship, family, and growing up. For junior and senior high and older readers. Bestseller. 2002.

Child Abuse RC 56276
by Henny H. Kim
read by Carol Dines

1 cassette
Presents different views on aspects of child abuse, including its definition, causes, prevention, and punishment. For senior high readers. 2000.

Closing the Gap: A Strategy for Bringing Parents and Teens Together RC 56365
by Jay McGraw
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
Manual written by the young adult author of Life Strategies for Teens (RC 51563) suggests ways both parents and teens can reconnect by working out differences, respecting each other, and gaining a balance between control and independence. For senior high and older readers. 2001.

Companions in Courage: Triumphant Tales of Heroic Athletes RC 56833
by Pat LaFontaine
read by Erik Synnestvedt
2 cassettes
Collection of inspirational stories of athletes who have overcome incredible obstacles to become successful. LaFontaine encourages readers to realize that individuals, even though unable to always control what happens to them, do have a choice in how they respond. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2000.

Creature Comfort: Animals That Heal RC 56348
by Bernie Graham
read by Bill Wallace
2 cassettes
British psychologist describes (the potential health benefits that can be derived from the company of a wide range of animals.( Includes success stories of animal-assisted therapy involving dolphins, guide dogs, horses, and cats. For senior high and older readers. 2000.

A Different Way of Seeing: Youth with Visual Impairments and Blindness RC 58329
by Patricia Souder
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
Follows a young girl(s coping with sudden vision loss. Includes descriptions of various visual disorders, their causes, and the kinds of help that adaptive devices like white canes and guide dogs can provide to people with diminished sight. For junior and senior high readers. 2004.

Domestic Violence RC 56306
edited by Tamara L. Roleff
read by Carol Dines
2 cassettes
Discusses the problem of violence in the home; its prevalence, causes, prevention, and legal remedies; and its effect on children in the family. For senior high readers. 2000.

Everything You Need to Know about Going to the Gynecologist RC 57269

by Shifra N. Diamond
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
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.

Everything You Need to Know about Romance and the Internet: How to Stay Safe RC 55783
by Sheldon Brooks
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Explores many of the positive and negative aspects of looking for love online, stressing the need for caution. Discusses chat rooms and the dangers of becoming involved with a stranger. Offers tips on protecting one(s identity and avoiding awkward situations. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.

Everything You Need to Know about Yoga: An Introduction for Teens RC 56821
by Stefanie Iris Weiss
read by Mary Kane
1 cassette
Describes the origins and benefits of yoga, whose practice is purported to lead to the union of body, mind, and soul. Provides instructions for performing basic body postures and breathing exercises for a forty-five minute session. For junior and senior high readers. 1999.

Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna RC 57478
by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton
read by Frank Coffee
1 cassette
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 RC 58546
by Deepak Chopra
read by Erik Synnestvedt
1 cassette
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 RC 58291
by Edward B. Fiske and Bruce G. Hammond
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes

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.

Frederick Douglass: For the Great Family of Man RC 57522
by Peter Burchard
read by Jake Williams
2 cassettes
Biography of Frederick Douglass (1818(1895), an escaped slave from Maryland who became an abolitionist, a crusader for women(s rights, and an advisor to President Abraham Lincoln. Discusses Douglass(s personal life, his professional accomplishments, and his influence before and after the Civil War. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Getting Away with Murder: The True Story of the Emmett Till Case RC 57157
by Chris Crowe
read by Bill Wallace
1 cassette
Account of a fourteen-year-old African American boy from Chicago who was murdered in 1955 while visiting relatives in Mississippi. Emmett Till, accused of flirting with a white woman, was subsequently killed by her husband and brother-in-law, who escaped punishment. Some violence and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2003.

Gold in the Water: The True Story of Ordinary Men and Their Extraordinary Dream of Olympic Glory RC 56039
by P.H. Mullen
read by Gary Telles
4 cassettes
Chronicles the arduous years of training of the 2000 U.S. Olympic swim team that led to victory in Australia. Follows coach Dick Jochums and his athletes, including two asthmatics who overcame their medical problems to succeed. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2001.

Hawk: Occupation, Skateboarder RC 55551
by Tony Hawk
read by L.J. Ganser
2 cassettes
Autobiography of a skateboarding champion who retired and later became an announcer for ESPN. Hawk, born in 1968, recalls his youth spent perfecting his skills as his dad started the National Skateboard Association. Reminisces about his feats and particular events. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2000.

Hidden from History: The Lives of Eight American Women Scientists RC 58587
by Kim K. Zach
read by Margaret Strom

1 cassette
Collective biography of eight female scientists from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries who excelled in their male-dominated fields. Describes the background and achievements of biochemist Gertrude Elion, biologist/ geneticist Nettie Stevens, astronomer Annie Cannon, anatomist Florence Sabin, and computer scientist Grace Hopper, among others. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

The Hidden Powers of Animals: Uncovering the Secrets of Nature RC 58120
by Karl P.N. Shuker
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Explains wild and domestic animal behavior via scientific research on psychic pets, whale strandings, fainting goats, talking apes, homing horses, and waltzing worms, among other species. For senior high and older readers. 2001.

Hip-Hop Divas RC 56526
read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley
3 cassettes
Chronicles the struggles and triumphs of women performers in the world of hip-hop music. Includes essays on the lives and careers of fifteen stars, such as Mary J. Blige, Lauryn Hill, Lil( Kim, and TLC. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2001.

History of Art for Young People RC 55715
by H.W. Janson and Anthony F. Janson
read by Michael Clarke-Laurence
7 cassettes in 2 containers
Provides basic coverage of art in Europe and North America(from prehistoric to modern times(covering painting, sculpture, and architecture. Discusses concepts, events, movements, symbols, techniques, and major figures. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

A History of Basketball for Girls and Women: From Bloomers to Big Leagues RC 56210
by Joanne Lannin
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
History of women(s basketball from its beginnings at Smith College in 1892(mere weeks after its invention(to the professional arena. Describes the changes in the game and its major players and coaches. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2000.

The History of Terrorism RC 55694
by Robert Taylor
read by Mary Kane
1 cassette
Examines the political agendas, religious beliefs, and strategies of groups that use violence to generate fear to gain their objectives. Considers anti-colonial, separatist, revolutionary, and holy wars throughout history. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

In Defense of Liberty: The Story of America(s Bill of Rights RC 57925
by Russell Freedman
read by Ted Stoddard
1 cassette
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 the Beginning: Creation Stories from around the World RC 57850
retold by Virginia Hamilton
read by Lindsay Ellison
1 cassette
Twenty-five myths from around the globe describe the creation of the world. Includes (First Man, First Woman( from the Bible, (Bursting from the Hen(s Egg( from China, and (An Endless Sea of Mud( from Africa. For junior and senior high readers. 1988.

Jackie(s Nine: Jackie Robinson(s Values to Live By; Courage, Determination, Teamwork, Persistence, Integrity, Citizenship, Justice, Commitment, Excellence RC 54787
by Sharon Robinson
read by Chuck Young
1 cassette
Baseball Hall of Famer(s daughter illustrates nine values(including courage, determination, teamwork, integrity, citizenship, and justice(her father exemplified, using events from his own and others( lives. Includes commentary by and about Christopher Reeve, Muhammad Ali, and Michael Jordan. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.

Jam Master Jay: The Heart of Hip Hop RC 58097
by David E. Thigpen
read by Bill Quinn
1 cassette
Biography of the rap group Run-DMC founding member who was murdered in 2002 in his music studio. Traces Jason (Jam Master Jay( Mizell(s childhood in Queens, New York; his rise in the recording business; and his mysterious death. Discusses the hip-hop subculture. For senior high and older readers. 2003.

Jon Bon Jovi RC 58423
by Laura Jackson
read by Alec Volz
2 cassettes
Biography of songwriter and rock star Bon Jovi, born in 1962. Traces his career from small New Jersey club gigs to formation of his own band in 1983 and subsequent award-winning albums. Also describes his film and TV acting roles. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2003.

Jordan RC 56521
by Hal Marcovitz
read by Yolande Bavan
1 cassette
A history of the Middle Eastern nation of Jordan and a discussion of its role in contemporary politics. Describes the rule of King Hussein from 1951 until his death in 1999. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

A Journey: The Autobiography of Apolo Anton Ohno RC 57065
by Apolo Anton Ohno
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
A Japanese American short track ice skater, who won both a silver and a gold medal in the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics at age nineteen, presents an account of his life and career. Ohno describes his upbringing and training, his injuries and illnesses, and his later success. For senior high and older readers. 2002.

The Kurds RC 56522
by Heather Lehr Wagner
read by Yolande Bavan
1 cassette
A discussion about the Kurdish people, including their history and contemporary status in the Middle East. Describes their political, economic, and social standing as a distinct ethnic group in Iraq, Iran, and Turkey. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Learning a Living: A Guide to Planning Your Career and Finding a Job for People with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Dyslexia RC 55089
by Dale S. Brown
read by Jake Williams
3 cassettes
The author of Job-hunting for the So-called Handicapped People or People Who Have Disabilities (RC 53895) offers advice on career planning. Providing applicable how-to tips, recommends researching educational and work opportunities and building social skills. For senior high and older readers. 2000.

LeBron James: The Rise of a Star RC 58354
by David Lee Morgan Jr.
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
Sportswriter traces the life of NBA(s number one pick in 2003: Akron, Ohio, high school phenom LeBron James. Describes the athlete(s upbringing in a rough neighborhood, the work ethic that led to his success on the basketball court, and controversies he faced. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Let(s Talk: Sharing Our Thoughts and Feelings during Times of Crisis RC 57267

by Michele Alpern
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Offers teens practical information on coping with stressful events such as death, divorce, job loss, and disasters. Suggests ways to deal with depression and anxiety and outlines strategies for establishing good communication. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Live Aware, Not in Fear: The 411 after 9-11; a Book for Teens RC 55989
by Donna K. Wells and Bruce C. Morris
read by Erik Synnestvedt
1 cassette
Gives teens the information they need about safety in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. Offers six risk scenarios concerning perceived threats such as bioterrorism and disruptions of travel and communication. Dispels myths and provides information on how to respond to actual emergencies. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

Mayo Clinic on Managing Diabetes RC 56478
edited by Maria Collazo-Clavell
read by Patricia McDermott
2 cassettes
Guide to managing type 1 and type 2 diabetes through diet, exercise, and medication. Discusses the nature of the disease, necessary testing, self-care, sexual issues, transplants, and other related matters. For senior high and older readers. 2001.

The Middle East RC 56699
edited by Auriana Ojeda
read by Yolande Bavan
2 cassettes
Offers different viewpoints on various conflicts in the Middle East. Discusses religious issues, the Arab-Israeli dispute, and natural resources. Also considers the effects of these problems elsewhere in the world and suggests possible solutions. For senior high and older readers. 2003.

More than a Label: Why What You Wear or Who You(re with Doesn(t Define Who You Are RC 56368
by Aisha Muharrar
read by Coleen Delany
1 cassette
Recent high school graduate surveys more than 1,000 teens to examine how school cliques, designer labels, and other social dividers create problems. Suggests ways for teenagers to overcome negative unspoken rules in school and to accept people as individuals. For senior high readers. 2002.

My Thirteenth Winter: A Memoir RC 58528
by Samantha Abeel
read by Kimberly Schraf

2 cassettes
Abeel, both gifted and learning disabled, describes being different at school. Discusses her diagnosis of dyscalculia, which compromises sequential processing required for spelling, telling time, remembering locker combinations, and understanding math and grammar. Describes learning coping skills in a prescribed special ed math class. For senior high readers. 2003.

On My Own: The Ultimate How-To Guide for Young Adults; a Manual for Excelling in Your Independent Life RC 56840
by Sally Taylor
read by Barbara Pinolini
4 cassettes
A guide for people leaving home to live independently for the first time. Includes advice on jobs, budgeting, health care issues, substance abuse, relationships, and other social skills. Also provides information on how to become a good citizen. For senior high and older readers. 2002.

One Hundred Words Every High School Graduate Should Know RC 58357
edited by American Heritage Dictionaries
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
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.

One Love, One Heart: A History of Reggae RC 55594
by James Haskins
read by Bill Quinn
1 cassette
Discusses the Jamaican form of music called reggae, its African roots, and its relation to the Rastafarian religion. Gives a brief history of the Caribbean island and the musicians, including Jimmy Cliff and Bob Marley, who popularized the sound. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

Organizing from the Inside Out for Teens: The Foolproof System for Organizing Your Room, Your Time, and Your Life RC 56029
by Julie Morgenstern and Jessi Morgenstern-Coln
read by Colleen Delany
2 cassettes
Professional organizer and her teenage daughter offer a method for getting one(s life in order using time management and other strategies. Presents anecdotes and checklists to suggest ways to organize home, school, and outside activities. For senior high and older readers. 2002.

Pregnant! What Can I Do? A Guide for Teenagers RC 56363
by Tania Heller
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette

Physician provides guidance for teenage women who become pregnant unintentionally. Offers suggestions for getting help, making the right decisions, and building a better future. Discusses pros and cons of parenthood, abortion, and adoption, and presents interviews with teens who chose each option. For senior high and older readers. 2002.

School Violence
edited by Bryan J. Grapes
read by Carol Dines
2 cassettes
Series of essays contemplating the problem of school violence in both urban and suburban settings. Discusses theories about causes of violence in schools and how to prevent it. Also includes personal narratives of victims of violence. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2000.

Soul Survivors: The Official Autobiography of Destiny(s Child RC 55896
by Beyonc Knowles and Kelly Rowland
read by Robin Miles
2 cassettes
Three members of the award-winning all-girl singing group, Destiny(s Child, describe its rise to fame. They attribute the group(s success to a common faith, which the women say sustains them despite many obstacles in the competitive world of music. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

Teen Life in the Middle East RC 58136
edited by Ali Akbar Mahdi
read by Carol Dines
3 cassettes
A social history describing the daily lives of young adults in twelve Middle Eastern nations and territories. Includes a country profile as well as an overview of the region(s typical family including their education, recreation, and religious and cultural practices. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Teens with the Courage to Give: Young People Who Triumphed over Tragedy and Volunteered to Make a Difference RC 56366
by Jackie Waldman
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Thirty teenagers share their experiences overcoming hardship and finding fulfillment by helping others. In (The Fight for Life,( a teen suffering from depression starts a suicide prevention program. In (Born to Win,( a one-legged amputee wins races wearing a prosthesis and visits kids in hospitals. For junior and senior high readers. 2000.

Terrorists and Terrorist Groups RC 55684
by Stephen Currie
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette

Discusses the origins, political purposes, religious beliefs, and strategies of groups that use violence to achieve their goals. Includes information on the Palestinian movement Hamas, Peru(s Shining Path, the Irish Republican Army, al-Qaeda, and Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

They Broke the Law(You Be the Judge: True Cases of Teen Crime RC 57838
by Thomas A. Jacobs
read by Kerry Cundiff
2 cassettes
Juvenile-court judge presents twenty-one cases involving teenagers who came before him for punishment. Reviews each teen(s background, details of the crime and arrest, mitigating factors, and penalty options so the reader can decide. Reveals actual sentence and offender(s response in court and later. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2003.

The Third World: Opposing Viewpoints RC 56343
edited by Laura K. Egendorf
read by Catherine Byers
2 cassettes
Essays offer different opinions on issues facing Third World countries, such as overpopulation, AIDS, democracy, and foreign aid. Considers affairs in Africa, South America, and the Middle East. For senior high readers. 2000.

Thura(s Diary: My Life in Wartime Iraq RC 58523
by Thura Al-Windawi
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Nineteen-year-old Iraqi author, a student at the University of Pennsylvania, shares the diary of her life during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. Describes the bombing of Baghdad, the first weeks of postwar occupation, and her family(s ambivalence toward political and social events. For senior high and older readers. 2004.

A Time to Love: Stories from the Old Testament RC 57134
by Walter Dean Myers
read by Gail Nelson
1 cassette
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.

The Ultimate Weight Solution for Teens: The Seven Keys to Weight Freedom RC 57801
by Jay McGraw
read by Jack Fox
2 cassettes

As a companion to television host Dr. Phil McGraw(s The Ultimate Weight Solution (RC 57111), his son, Jay McGraw, offers teenagers strategies to improve their self-image. Identifies seven keys for weight management including exercising and eating right. For junior and senior high and older readers. Bestseller. 2003.

Whatever You Say I Am: The Life and Times of Eminem RC 57318
by Anthony Bozza
read by Bill Quinn
2 cassettes
Chronicles the career of controversial hip-hop artist Marshall (Eminem( Mathers of Detroit, the foremost award-winning white rapper in America. Traces his rise from poverty to musical and film success as well as his personal struggles. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2003.

Witch-Hunt: Mysteries of the Salem Witch Trials RC 58015
by Marc Aronson
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Explores the history behind the 1692 trials in Salem, Massachusetts, that a group of teenage Puritan girls brought on by accusing others of witchcraft. Quotations from primary sources help the reader interpret motives behind the accusations that led to twenty-five people being hanged. For senior high readers. 2003.

Women in the Middle East: Tradition and Change RC 57282
by Ramsay M. Harik and Elsa Marston
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Social history of women, mainly Arab and Muslim, in the Middle East from Morocco to Pakistan. The authors explain the diversity of the region and the varying roles that religion, family, education, work, and traditions play in the women(s lives. For senior high and older readers. 2003.

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: College RC 58593
by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
read by Gregory Gorton
1 cassette
Practical techniques for planning a successful transition to college. Basic rules cover getting settled in the dorm, eating cafeteria food, staying safe at parties, and focusing in the classroom. Includes tips for avoiding laundry and for pulling an all-nighter. For senior high readers. 2004.

Writing Winning Reports and Essays RC 58668
by Paul B. Janeczko
read by Patricia McDermott
2 cassettes

Outlines strategies for writing successful research reports and essays. Gives basic guidelines for using note cards, citing sources, outlining, and writing drafts. Provides samples of completed papers. Suggests ideas by school subject and offers research tips. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Young Adult(s Guide to a Business Career RC 58693
by M.J. Giles
read by Carol Dines
1 cassette
Guide for students who are choosing a career. Gives examples of jobs in a variety of fields, highlighting both positive and negative aspects and listing skills and education needed. Profiles include work in computers, accounting, finance, management, and marketing. For senior high and older readers. 2004.

Young Adult(s Guide to Business Communications RC 58626
by Kristi L. Thomason-Carroll
read by Colleen Delany
1 cassette
Outlines the interpersonal skills a new graduate needs for success in the workplace. Covers applying for a job, interviewing, making a good first impression, and using proper written and verbal communication. Includes sample resums and letters. For senior high and older readers. 2004.

Young Person(s Occupational Outlook Handbook RC 56352
by Susan Pines
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
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.

Braille

America under Attack: Primary Sources BR 14570
edited by Tamara L. Roleff
1 volume
Uses eye witness reports, news articles, and speeches to examine the September 11, 2001, attack by Muslim extremists on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Virginia. Describes America(s response, world reaction, and the subsequent war on terrorism. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

Bush v. Gore: Controversial Presidential Election Case BR 15216
by Diana K. Sergis
1 volume

Discusses the Supreme Court(s 2000 landmark decision 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.

The Clueless Baker: Baking from Scratch(Easy as Pie BR 14682
by Evelyn Raab
2 volumes
In this companion to Clueless in the Kitchen (BR 11857), the author explains the basic skills and equipment needed by the successful baker. Includes recipes and instructions for making breads, cookies, cakes, pies, and other goodies from scratch. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.

The Clueless Vegetarian: A Cookbook for the Aspiring Vegetarian BR 14735
by Evelyn Raab
2 volumes
Describes different types of vegetarian diets and the nutritional information necessary for optimum health. Provides easy recipes that would appeal to teenagers interested in a meatless lifestyle. For junior and senior high readers. 2000.

Daughters of the Desert: Stories of Remarkable Women from Christian, Jewish, and Muslim Traditions BR 15736
by Claire Rudolf Murphy and Sarah Conover
1 volume
Tales of mothers, daughters, believers, and seekers, based on verses from the Bible and Qur(an. 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. Uncontracted braille. For junior and senior high readers. 2000.

Essential Gardening for Teens BR 14942
by Ruth Chasek
1 volume
Beginners( guide to planning and planting an outdoor plot or container garden. Provides advice on site selection, choosing plants, soil preparation, space design, growing plants from seeds, and garden care. 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.

Fighting Invisible Tigers: A Stress Management Guide for Teens BR 14404
by Earl Hipp
1 volume
Discusses pressures and problems encountered by teenagers and provides information on life skills, stress management, and methods of gaining more control over their own lives. For senior high and older readers. 1995.

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.

A Guide to the Elements BR 14718
by Albert Stwertka
2 volumes
Introduction to the 114 chemical elements identified so far on the periodic table. Traces the history of this table and discusses each element(s discovery, its properties, and its uses. For senior high and older readers. 2002.

The Handbook of the Middle East BR 14383
by Michael G. Kort
3 volumes
Overview of the Middle East(s history, geography, culture, government, and politics. Includes Egypt, Libya, Israel, the Palestinian Authority, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Turkey, Iran, and the countries of the Arabian Peninsula: Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain. For senior high and older readers. 2002.

History of Art for Young People BR 14413
by H.W. Janson and Anthony F. Janson
9 volumes
Provides basic coverage of art in Europe and North America(from pre- historic to modern times(covering painting, sculpture, and architecture. Discusses concepts, events, movements, symbols, techniques, and major figures. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

The History of Terrorism BR 14669

by Robert Taylor
1 volume
Examines the political agendas, religious beliefs, and strategies of groups that use violence to generate fear to gain their objectives. Considers anti-colonial, separatist, revolutionary, and holy wars throughout history. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

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.

Let(s Talk: Sharing Our Thoughts and Feelings during Times of Crisis BR 15083
by Michele Alpern
1 volume
Offers teens practical information on coping with stressful events such as death, divorce, job loss, and disasters. Suggests ways to deal with depression and anxiety and outlines strategies for establishing good communication. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

One Hundred Words Every High School Graduate Should Know BR 15198
edited 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.

Pregnant! What Can I Do? A Guide for Teenagers BR 14751
by Tania Heller
2 volumes
Physician provides guidance for teenage women who become pregnant unintentionally. Offers suggestions for getting help, making the right decisions, and building a better future. Discusses pros and cons of parenthood, abortion, and adoption, and presents interviews with teens who chose each option. For senior high and older readers. 2002.

Smoke and Ashes: The Story of the Holocaust

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 Maureen Lasher
1 volume
Three longtime avid 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.

Teen Sunshine Reflections: Words for the Heart and Soul BR 14627
edited by June Cotner
1 volume
An interfaith collection of poems, prayers, and quotations for (comfort, motivation, encouragement,( and positive thoughts. Includes inspiration from teenage writers and spiritual leaders like Mother Teresa, Mahatma Gandhi, and the Dalai Lama. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

Terrorists and Terrorist Groups BR 14670
by Stephen Currie
1 volume
Discusses the origins, political purposes, religious beliefs, and strategies of groups that use violence to achieve their goals. Includes information on the Palestinian movement Hamas, Peru(s Shining Path, the Irish Republican Army, al-Qaeda, and Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

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.

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

Cassettes

Abhorsen RC 55530
by Garth Nix
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Abhorsen-in-waiting Lirael and Prince Sameth(supported by their creatures Disreputable Dog and Mogget (a cat)(must confront and defeat the evil spirit Orannis before it can destroy all life. Conclusion to trilogy beginning with Sabriel (RC 44682) and Lirael (RC 52678). For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Acceleration RC 57917
by Graham McNamee
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Seventeen-year-old Duncan works at the Toronto subway lost-and-found for the summer. When he finds a diary that may belong to a serial killer, the police aren(t interested. To find the murderer before he strikes again, Duncan gets his buddies to help him. Some violence. For senior high readers. 2003.

Acorna(s Rebels RC 56129
by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Acorna, continuing her search for Aari, joins Condor captain Becker on a mission. But a forced landing on Makahomia, home of the Temple cats, delays Acorna as she races to save the cats from an evil scheme. Sequel to Acorna(s Search (RC 54144). For senior high and older readers. 2003.

Acorna(s Search: The Adventures of the Unicorn Girl RC 54144
by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes

The peace-loving Linyaari attempt to restore their devastated planet after the enemy Khleevi depart. When Acorna(s mate, Aari, and others disappear, she searches frantically to locate them, discovering an ancient realm that sheds light on the history of her people. Sequel to Acorna(s World (RC 54143). For senior high and older readers. 2001.

Acorna(s World: The Adventures of the Unicorn Girl RC 54143
by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Acorna returns to deep space with Jonas Becker, Roadkill, and Aari, her Linyaari friend wounded by the insect- oid Khleevi. Acorna answers a distress signal from another planet and gets involved in other adventures in her ongoing battle against the Khleevi. Sequel to Acorna(s People (RC 54142). For senior high and older readers. 2000.

After RC 56738
by Francine Prose
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette
Following a nearby school shooting, a newly-hired grief and crisis counselor replaces the principal of a western Massachusetts high school and adopts increasingly harsh methods to control behavior. Tom Bishop and his friends become suspicious when rebellious students and teachers begin disappearing. For senior high readers. 2003.

Alchemy RC 57236
by Margaret Mahy
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
Seventeen-year-old Roland is blackmailed by his teacher, Mr. Hudson, to spy on unpopular girl classmate Jess Ferret. Roland discovers that she is studying alchemy and that their destinies are linked with that of a power-hungry magician. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2003.

All(s Fair in Love, War, and High School RC 58194
by Janette Rallison
read by Colleen Delany
1 cassette
High school cheerleader Samantha Taylor bombs her SAT scores. To compensate she decides to run for student council president. Even though her nemesis, Logan Hansen, bets that she can(t be nice enough to people to get elected, she and Logan fall in love. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Amelia and the Outlaw RC 55693
by Lorraine Heath
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette

Texas, 1881. Out of jail on a work release program, Jesse Lawton falls in love with Amelia, the seventeen-year-old daughter of Judge Harper. Amelia returns his affection, but her father and brothers have other ideas. For senior high readers. 2003.

The Amulet of Samarkand: The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 1 RC 58011
by Jonathan Stroud
read by Erin Jones
3 cassettes
Seeking revenge, twelve-year-old apprentice magician Nathaniel calls up the djinni Bartimaeus, a demon, to steal an amulet from a powerful minister. But the theft has unforeseen consequences, and the sarcastic djinni has his own agenda. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Anna and the Duke RC 55690
by Kathryn Smith
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
London, 1818. Scottish landowner Ewan MacLaughlin becomes the Duke of Brahm when his estranged father dies. Arriving in England, Ewan meets his duplicitous half-brother, Richard, and his half-sister, Emily. Anna, Richard(s fiance, uncovers a plot to discredit Ewan and finds herself falling in love with him. For senior high readers. 2002.

As You Wish: Christy and Todd; the College Years, Book 2 RC 55038
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Nanette Savard
2 cassettes
Christy Miller starts college in California and continues to date Todd. When Matthew, someone she knew in Wisconsin, arrives on campus, Christy trusts that God will help her make the right decisions in her relationships. Sequel to Until Tomorrow (RC 55037). For senior high and older readers. 2000.

Ashes of Roses RC 55437
by Mary Jane Auch
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
Sixteen-year-old Margaret Rose Nolan arrives at Ellis Island from Ireland dreaming of a happy future. She finds work at New York City(s Triangle Shirtwaist Factory and describes the horror of escaping from the tragic 1911 fire. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

Ashes of Victory: Honor Harrington, Volume 9 RC 53966
by David Weber
read by Madelyn Buzzard
5 cassettes
Honor Harrington has escaped from prison and returned injured but alive from her alleged execution reported in Echoes of Honor (RC 53965). Her presence boosts the Manticoran Alliance(s morale in their continuing war as Harrington again tests her mettle. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2000.

Away Laughing on a Fast Camel: Even More Confessions of Georgia Nicolson RC 58377
by Louise Rennison
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
Following Dancing in My Nuddy-pants (RC 56064), 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.

The Beast RC 57388
by Walter Dean Myers
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
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.

Belle and the Beau RC 55426
by Beverly Jenkins
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
In 1859 sixteen-year-old Belle Palmer escapes from slavery in Kentucky to Michigan, where she is hidden by the freedmen Best family. Belle falls in love with their son, Daniel, although he has been promised to another. For senior high readers. 2002.

Beyond the Stars: Quest for Tomorrow, Book 4 RC 54874
by William Shatner
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
In Step into Chaos (RC 54873), Jim Endicott merged with the Omega Point, entering an alternate universe. In this sequel, another version of the accidental shooting of his father occurs, leading to a different scenario for this other Jim. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2000.

Big Mouth and Ugly Girl RC 54799
by Joyce Carol Oates
read by Celeste Lawson
2 cassettes
After sixteen-year-old Matt Donaghy is falsely accused of threatening to blow up his school, the police interrogate him and his peers isolate him. His main supporter is outsider and fellow junior Ursula Riggs. Together they weather the storm of social rejection. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2002.

Blind Sighted RC 55570
by Peter Moore

read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Eleventh-grader Kirk Tobak is moody and bored with school, his alcoholic mother, and druggie friends. His job reading for an independent young blind woman, with whom he discusses his problems, gives Kirk new insights. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2002.

Blitzcat RC 56052
by Robert Westall
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
Lord Gort, a black female cat, runs away to search the countryside for her beloved master, a pilot, during World War II. She survives many dangerous adventures and is adopted by several people on her journey. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1989.

Born Confused RC 55988
by Tanuja Desai Hidier
read by Kimberly Schraf
4 cassettes
Dimple Lala, born in America to parents from India, suffers from an identity crisis and growing pains during her seventeenth summer. She must contend with her best friend Gwyn, who is trying to usurp her heritage(and a guy(s attentions. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2002.

Born in Sin RC 55901
by Evelyn Coleman
read by Saidah Arrika Ekulona
1 cassette
Fourteen-year-old Keisha wants to go to a summer program for aspiring doctors. Instead, her guidance counselor places her in a program for at-risk kids. There Keisha discovers her innate swimming ability, learns to deal with prejudice, and makes new friends. Some violence and some strong language. For senior high readers. 2001.

Bronx Masquerade RC 55776
by Nikki Grimes
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Tough students at a Bronx high school reveal their innermost thoughts, dreams, and fears during the English class(s monthly Open-Mike Fridays. Through their expressions of rap, free verse, and rhymes, the students learn they are more alike than they are different. For junior and senior high readers. Coretta Scott King Award. 2002.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tales of the Slayer, Volume 1 RC 58440
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes

Seven short stories describe vampire slayers from times past. In (A Good Run,( a slayer in ancient Greece fights in the battle of Marathon. In (The White Doe,( slayer Virginia Dare of the Roanoke lost colony is adopted by a tribe. Some violence. For senior high readers. 2001.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tales of the Slayer, Volume 2 RC 58427
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
Ten stories spanning the years 980 to 2000. In (Lady Shobu,( reluctant heroine Kishi must seal a rift to the spirit realm in the Japanese imperial compound. Other demon slayers, including Buffy, combat evil in France, England, and the United States. For senior high readers. 2003.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tales of the Slayer, Volume 3 RC 58435
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
Four stories about vampire slayers in times past. In (Dark of the Moon,( an Anasazi girl guards her tribe from evil. In (The Code of the Samurai,( fifteen-year-old American slayer India Cohen arrives in Japan to help combat forces of darkness. Some violence. For senior high readers. 2003.

Bull Catcher RC 56438
by Alden R. Carter
read by Erik Synnestvedt
2 cassettes
Bull Larsen(s primary love has always been baseball. Living with his grandparents in Wisconsin, he has single- mindedly aimed for a career in the major leagues. As his high school days near an end, Bull has to face many decisions involving his future. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 1997.

Carpe Jugulum: A Discworld Novel, Book 23 RC 56600
by Terry Pratchett
read by David Hartley-Margolin
3 cassettes
To celebrate the birth of his daughter, well-meaning but misguided King Verence of Lancre invites the undead of Uberwald to a party. Soon after the modern vampire family arrives, the royal host and his subjects begin to regret their hospitality. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998.

Catalyst RC 56005
by Laurie Halse Anderson
read by Constance Crawford
2 cassettes
Kate, a preacher(s daughter, is struggling to accept life(s challenges. She(s rejected by her chosen college and resents running the household. Then, after a fire, her father allows Teri, a much disliked schoolmate, and Teri(s little brother to move into her room. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2002.

Catherine and the Pirate RC 55355
by Karen Hawkins
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
Boston, 1777. Seventeen-year-old Catherine Markham defies her uncle and heads to Savannah to ransom her brother Royce from the British. She seeks help from Royce(s friend Derrick St. John, and uses his ship for the voyage. Pirate-turned-entrepreneur Derrick reluctantly agrees and falls in love with the lovely heiress. For senior high readers. 2002.

The Chief RC 57983
by Robert Lipsyte
read by L.J. Ganser
1 cassette
In this sequel to The Brave (RC 37362), boxer Sonny Bear continues his quest for victory with the encouragement of fledgling writer Martin Witherspoon. Meanwhile, Hollywood agents attempt to exploit Sonny as a Native American idol, and his uncle needs his help solving problems on the reservation. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.

Chill Wind RC 56891
by Janet McDonald
read by Andrea Frierson-Toney
1 cassette
Nineteen-year-old Aisha, from Spellbound (RC 56560), is living on welfare with her two children when her checks run out. Faced with homelessness, she is forced to try workfare until she discovers a job as a large-sized model. For senior high readers. Coretta Scott King Award. 2002.

City of the Beasts RC 56606
by Isabel Allende
read by Gabriella Cavallero
2 cassettes
Fifteen-year-old Alexander Cold accompanies his journalist grandmother on an expedition to search for the legendary Yeti of the Amazon, known as (The Beast.( Alexander and his new friend Nadia begin a magical adventure in the mysterious, impenetrable jungle. For senior high and older readers. 2002.

Claws RC 57276
by Will Weaver
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette
Popular sixteen-year-old Jed is carefree until Laura, a junior at another high school, tells him about the affair his father is having with her mother. Jed(s life begins to unravel after the teenagers confront their errant parents and the marriages falter. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2003.

Confessions of a Not It Girl RC 58535

by Melissa Kantor
read by Margaret Strom
2 cassettes
Seventeen-year-old New Yorker Jan has trouble keeping up with school, boys, her family, and her perfect best friend, Rebecca. She finally makes sense out of her hectic life and finds romance with the son of her mom(s best friend. For senior high readers. 2004.

The Courage to Live: Why Me? 
by Deborah Kent
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
Chloe Peterson hasn(t felt well in weeks, but she doesn(t want to upset her family by complaining. Not until she is hospitalized and diagnosed with lupus does she begin to cope. Encouragement from a support group helps her along the way. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.

Dancing in My Nuddy-Pants: Even Further Confessions of Georgia Nicolson RC 56064
by Louise Rennison
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
Since her adventures in Knocked Out by My Nunga-Nungas (RC 54535), Georgia continues recording her affairs in her journal. She(s attracted to Dave while dating Robbie, her cat impregnates a neighbor(s, and her class takes a trip to Frogland (France). For senior high readers. 2002.

Dangerous Girls RC 57708
by R.L. Stine
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Twins Destiny and Livvy, home from their jobs as summer camp counselors, discover they have become vampires. The high school seniors desperately seek the (Restorer( so they can return to normal even as their friends are being murdered. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Deep Secret RC 56189
by Diana Wynne Jones
read by John Polk
3 cassettes
While attending a judicial enquiry, Rupert Venables(a junior magid in the Multiverse(learns that his mentor, Stan, is dying. It is Rupert(s duty to find and sponsor Stan(s replacement, even though a civil war threatens one of the deceased emperor(s territories. For junior and senior high readers. 1997.

Delta Search: Quest for Tomorrow, Book 1 RC 54871
by William Shatner

read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
Opening volume by Star Trek actor in a series about the dreams of youth and the terrors of empire. Sixteen-year-old Jim Endicott(s application to the Space Academy triggers events connected with a secret encoded in his DNA. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1997.

Dhampir RC 57598
by Barb Hendee and J.C. Hendee
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Magiere earns a living claiming to hunt vampires while her half-elf partner, Leesil, impersonates one. When they retire to Miiska to run a tavern, they are unaware that a group of real vampires lives there. And Magiere soon discovers her own true nature. For senior high readers. 2003.

A Diamond in the Dust RC 53793
by Carla Joinson
read by Cyn Delafield
2 cassettes
Death from mine accidents is a constant fear in a 1900s Illinois coal mining town. When a family tragedy occurs, sixteen-year-old Katy must choose between her love for a young miner and her desire to search for a better life elsewhere. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.

Distant Dreams: Ribbons of Steel, Book 1 RC 54868
by Judith Pella and Tracie Peterson
read by Janis Gray
3 cassettes
Virginia, 1835. Fifteen-year-old tomboy Carolina Adams is fascinated by the new railroad trains and falls in love with her sister(s fianc, James Baldwin(who shares her enthusiasm. When he leaves to build a new rail line, Carolina puts their relationship in God(s hands. Prequel to A Hope Beyond (RC 54869). For senior high and older readers. 1997.

Don(t Cry for Yesterday: Why Me? RC 55301
by Deborah Kent
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
Sixteen-year-old Amber is excited to be going to a party with Eric, a football player. But on the way, Eric(s reckless driving causes an accident, leaving Amber partially paralyzed. Now the aspiring singer endures rehabilitation and adjusting to life in a wheelchair. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

Don(t You Dare Read This, Mrs. Dunphrey RC 54289
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette

Sixteen-year-old Tish, assigned to keep a journal, instructs her teacher not to read the family problems she confides there. But after being abandoned by her parents and left almost homeless, Tish allows Mrs. Dunphrey to help her and her younger brother sort out their lives. For senior high readers. 1996.

Double Helix RC 58477
by Nancy Werlin
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes
Eighteen-year-old Eli Samuels, a superb athlete and student whose mother is dying, works for Dr. Quincy Wyatt, a Nobel Prize-winning genetic engineer. When Eli notices that Kayla, a coworker, eerily resembles his once beautiful mother, he uncovers a shocking family secret. For senior high readers. 2004.

Dragonstar RC 57976
by Barbara Hambly
read by Kristin Allison
2 cassettes
Imprisoned dragonslayer John Aversin is sentenced to die. His true love, Jenny, mourns John and the loss of her powers. But John escapes, and he and Jenny begin to discover their real purpose in life. Sequel to Knight of the Demon Queen (RC 51152). For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

Drift RC 58993
by Manuel Luis Martinez
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
San Antonio, Texas. Sixteen-year-old Mexican American Robert Lomos, after being expelled from school, lives with his grandmother and works in dead-end jobs. But when he inherits college money, Robert changes his priorities and turns his life around. Descriptions of sex and strong language. For senior high readers. 2003.

The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things RC 57557
by Carolyn Mackler
read by Colleen Delany
2 cassettes
Chubby fifteen-year-old Virginia of New York City is pressured by her family to look better. With help from her best friend, her first boyfriend, and a teacher, she overcomes her insecurities and asserts her personality. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. For senior high readers. 2003.

Echoes of Honor: Honor Harrington, Volume 8 RC 53965
by David Weber
read by Madelyn Buzzard
5 cassettes

In this sequel to In Enemy Hands (RC 53964), Honor Harrington is unaware that an interstellar newscast reported her execution. No one knows that she and a few of her people are determined to escape from prison on Hell. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1998.

Emily and the Scot RC 57215
by Kathryn Smith
read by Vanessa Maroney
2 cassettes
Great Britain, 1819. Eighteen-year-old Lady Emily Fitzgerald flees the London social scene to avoid marriage. At her half-brother(s estate in Scotland, she meets Jamie MacLaughlin and reconsiders. For senior high readers. 2003.

The Enemy Has a Face RC 56652
by Gloria D. Miklowitz
read by Anne Hancock
1 cassette
Middle schooler Netta Hofman and her family have temporarily moved to Los Angeles from Israel when her seventeen-year-old brother disappears. Netta becomes convinced that Arab terrorists are involved, even as she befriends a Palestinian boy at school. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Exiles( Return: The Ghatti(s Tale, Book 3 RC 57941
by Gayle Greeno
read by Kristin Allison
4 cassettes
War is over, but unease grows between Canderis citizens and the mindreading Resonants. To save his people, Resonant Jenret Wycherley departs on a mission, leaving behind pregnant Doyce, who is researching the history of Seekers and their ghatti Bondmates. Sequel to Mindspeakers( Call (RC 57677). Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 1995.

Face RC 57424
by Benjamin Zephaniah
read by David Cutler
1 cassette
British teen Martin Turner is injured in a car accident that disfigures his face. After convalescing, Martin returns to school and, with the help of his parents and gymnastics teammates, accepts the changes in his life(including benighted social attitudes about looking different. For junior and senior high readers. 1999.

Face Relations: Eleven Stories about Seeing beyond Color RC 59119
edited by Marilyn Singer
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette

Anthology explores issues of racial identity and communication among teenagers. In (Snow( by Sherri Winston, African Americans belittle Haitians at school. In (Hum( by Naomi Shihab Nye, a blind neighbor in Texas befriends a shunned Palestinian boy. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2004.

The Fall of Rome RC 57790
by Martha Southgate
read by Bruce Huntey
2 cassettes
Cultures clash when Rashid Bryson, a black scholarship student, arrives at a prestigious boys( boarding school. African American teacher Jerome Washington and white colleague Jana Hansen become involved with Bryson(s education, the racial tension, and each other. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. Alex Award. 2002.

Fat Kid Rules the World RC 57835
by K.L. Going
read by Alec Volz
1 cassette
Seventeen-year-old suicidal, overweight loner Troy Billings finds a purpose in life when he meets homeless teenage musician Curt MacCrae and joins Curt(s band as a drummer. But Curt also has a self-destructive streak. Strong language. For senior high readers. 2003.

Feed RC 55687
by M.T. Anderson
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
In the future, most people have computer implants in their heads streaming information. Titus has had his since birth, while home-schooled Violet received hers later. When the (feed( is attacked by a hacker, Titus(s system shortly recovers but Violet(s continues to malfunction. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. National Book Award finalist. 2002.

Firebirds: An Anthology of Original Fantasy and Science Fiction RC 58418
edited by Sharyn November
read by Madelyn Buzzard
3 cassettes
Sixteen short stories. In (The Baby in the Night Deposit Box,( Penny learns her true identity after living for eighteen years in the bank where she was abandoned as an infant. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2003.

The Fire-Eaters RC 58897
by David Almond
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
England, 1962. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, adolescent Bobby Burns worries about his father(s illness. He is friends with eccentric fire-eater Mr. McNulty, wonder-working Ailsa Spink, and classmate Daniel Gower. Bobby believes in miracles, finding hope amidst disillusionment. For junior and senior high readers. Whitbread Award. 2003.

The First Part Last RC 57618
by Angela Johnson
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Sixteen-year-old Bobby(s carefree teenage life changes forever when he becomes a father. After tragedy strikes, he must care for his adored baby daughter, Feather, by himself. Despite mistakes, Bobby(s courage and love enable him to carry on with the aid of supportive adults and friends. Strong language. For senior high readers. 2003.

First Rider(s Call: Green Rider, Book 2 RC 56909
by Kristen Britain
read by Annie Wauters
4 cassettes
After helping save King Zachary(s throne, Green Rider Karigan G(ladheon wants to resume her old life. However, with Riders dying out she is recalled to duty by Lil Ambriodhe, dead for a millennium, who had founded the Riders. Sequel to Green Rider (RC 56903). For senior high and older readers. 2003.

Flavor of the Week RC 58116
by Tucker Shaw
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Shy teenager Cyril weighs 240 pounds due to his talent as a chef. He(s in love with Rose, but she falls for his buddy Nick. Cyril reluctantly agrees to cook dishes that Nick can claim as his own creations to help him win Rose(s heart. Includes recipes. For senior high readers. 2003.

Flyy Girl RC 58264
by Omar Tyree
read by Saidah Arrika Ekulona
3 cassettes
Tracy Ellison, a beautiful middle-class African American girl from Philadelphia, grows up spoiled and boy-crazy amidst the violence and drugs of the 1980s. Tracy eventually realizes that there is more to life than material goods. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1993.

For the Love of Money RC 58277
by Omar Tyree
read by Saidah Arrika Ekulona
3 cassettes
Tracy Ellison, from Flyy Girl (RC 58264), moves to Los Angeles where she quickly becomes a screenwriter and movie star. When she returns home to Philadelphia, Tracy reconnects with old friends and relatives and looks for love. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 2000.

Forever RC 55595

by Judy Blume
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette (Reissue)
When eighteen-year-old Katherine begins dating Michael, she(s sure they will stay together, and they become intimate. But as time goes by, she discovers that there are other people she wants to meet. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. For senior high readers. 1975.

Freaky Green Eyes RC 57887
by Joyce Carol Oates
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Fourteen-year-old Francesca (Franky( Pierson relates events during the year her mother leaves home for long periods and then disappears. Initially sympathizing with her father, a former football-star-turned-broadcaster, Franky eventually discovers the truth about her parents( relationship(and her mom(s murder. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. For senior high readers. 2003.

Free Radical RC 55605
by Claire Rudolf Murphy
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
Fifteen-year-old Luke of Fairbanks, Alaska, is preparing for a baseball tournament when his mother shocks him. She(s been wanted by the FBI for thirty-one years for setting off a bomb that killed someone during a Vietnam War protest. And she(s going to turn herself in. For senior high readers. 2002.

Girl in a Cage RC 56457
by Jane Yolen and Robert J. Harris
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
1306. As English armies invade Scotland, spunky eleven-year-old Princess Marjorie, the daughter of King Robert the Bruce, is captured and put on public display, locked in an iron cage. Marjorie describes her imprisonment, and tells how she overcame her ordeal. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

Goodbye, Mr. Chips RC 57794
by James Hilton
read by John Lescault
1 cassette (Reissue)
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. 1933.

A Great and Terrible Beauty RC 58201

by Libba Bray
read by Vanessa Maroney
3 cassettes
After her mother(s 1895 murder in India, sixteen-year-old Gemma Doyle returns home to England to attend boarding school. There Gemma learns she has supernatural powers that lead her and three friends to a magical realm where she reconnects with her mother. But evil forces also abound. For senior high readers. 2003.

Green Angel RC 56667
by Alice Hoffman
read by Constance Crawford
1 cassette
Called Green because of her talent for gardening, this fifteen-year-old changes her name to Ash after she loses her family to a disaster in a nearby city. She covers her body with dark tattoos that begin turning green as she responds to others( needs. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Green Rider: Green Rider, Book 1 RC 56903
by Kristen Britain
read by Annie Wauters
3 cassettes
Karigan G(ladheon, heading home through Green Cloak woods after expulsion from school, encounters a dying Green Rider. Accepting the Rider(s magic brooch and allowing his horse to guide her, Karigan agrees to carry his message to King Zachary(a perilous journey. Precedes First Rider(s Call (RC 56909). For senior high and older readers. 1998.

Growing Up Filipino: Stories for Young Adults RC 57853
edited by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard
read by Jonathan Davis
3 cassettes
Twenty-nine tales of Filipinos and Filipino Americans dealing with their culture, families, friends, and fears as they grow to maturity. In (Lola Sim(s Handkerchief,( a teenager becoming more Americanized is estranged from her grandmother. In (Lolo(s Bride,( a fifteen-year-old(s widowed grandfather returns from the Philippines with a twenty-year-old wife. For senior high readers. 2003.

Handbook for Boys RC 54621
by Walter Dean Myers
read by Chuck Young
1 cassette
Sixteen-year-old Jimmy Lynch, on probation for assault, is mentored by three senior citizens in a Harlem barbershop. Over time Jimmy absorbs their advice on choices and responsibility. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

Have Space Suit, Will Travel RC 55814
by Robert A. Heinlein

read by Russ Weinstein
2 cassettes
High school senior Kip Russell longs to go to the moon but is kidnapped by space pirates. He meets other prisoners on a flying saucer(an eleven-year-old girl named Peewee and a strange creature they call the Mother Thing. For junior and senior high readers. 1958.

High Heat RC 57311
by Carl Deuker
read by Nick Sullivan
2 cassettes
Seattle sophomore and baseball pitching phenom Shane Hunter finds his affluent life at an end when his father is arrested for money laundering. After he moves into city housing with his mother and sister, Shane transfers from private to public school and almost loses his love for the game. For senior high readers. 2003.

Home of the Braves RC 56013
by David Klass
read by Neil Berman
2 cassettes
Joe, captain of his New Jersey high school soccer team, is threatened when Antonio arrives from Brazil and becomes the star player. Tension mounts when Antonio begins dating Joe(s secret crush, Kristine. Plus, a gang begins bullying other students. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2002.

Honor among Enemies: Honor Harrington, Volume 6 RC 53963
by David Weber
read by Madelyn Buzzard
4 cassettes
Honor Harrington is recalled to active duty to combat space pirates. Her challenge is complicated by the infighting of her motley crew and the difficulty in defining the enemy. Sequel to Flag in Exile (RC 53962). Some violence and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1996.

A Hope Beyond: Ribbons of Steel, Book 2 RC 54869
by Judith Pella and Tracie Peterson
read by Janis Gray
3 cassettes
Maryland, 1836(42. Carolina Adams becomes a tutor for a motherless girl in Baltimore, while her true love, James Baldwin, builds the railroad to Cumberland. Over time their commitment to God and to each other doesn(t diminish. Sequel to Distant Dreams (RC 54868). For senior high and older readers. 1997.

Horse Thief RC 55027
by Robert Newton Peck
read by Gary Roan

1 cassette
Chickalookee, Florida; 1938. First, rodeo worker and seventeen-year-old orphan Tullis Yoder loses two fingers on his first bull ride. Then, when he learns that his only family(the thirteen horses he cares for(are going to be sold for dog food, he steals them(with help, of course. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

The House of the Scorpion RC 55927
by Nancy Farmer
read by Suzanne Toren
3 cassettes
In a future where humans despise clones, Matt has special privileges as the young clone of El Patrn(the 140-year-old leader of a corrupt drug empire. When Matt gets a glimpse of his fate, he rebels. Some violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. National Book Award. 2002.

How I Fell in Love and Learned to Shoot Free Throws RC 57541
by Jon Ripslinger
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Seventeen-year-old Danny Henderson, a lousy basketball player, has a crush on Angel McPherson, star of the girls( team in their high school. Angel helps Danny with his game, but her embarrassment about her family life causes problems in their relationship. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2003.

I Am the Cheese RC 56032
by Robert Cormier
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette (Reissue)
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.

I Promise: Christy and Todd; the College Years, Book 3 RC 55039
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Nanette Savard
2 cassettes
College students Christy Miller and Todd Spencer become engaged. When family and friends offer conflicting advice on the upcoming wedding, Christy starts having doubts(but trusts that God will provide. Sequel to As You Wish (RC 55038). For senior high and older readers. 2001.

In Alien Hands: Quest for Tomorrow, Book 2 RC 54872
by William Shatner
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes

Continuing the action begun in Delta Search (RC 54871), rival aliens compete to obtain the secrets encoded in Jim Endicott(s DNA. To escape, Jim becomes a mercenary on another planet. In an escalating war, Jim plots to save humanity. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1997.

Island Boyz: Short Stories RC 55438
by Graham Salisbury
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Ten stories, introduced by a short poem, about Hawaiian teenagers. In (Waiting for the War,( two boys have a horse, but it won(t let them ride or even get close. Then a soldier from Texas gives them a little help. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

Josephine and the Soldier RC 56436
by Beverly Jenkins
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Michigan, 1864. Seventeen-year-old African American Jojo Best has achieved her dream of becoming a hairdresser. Although she has a beau, Brooks, she is attracted to army veteran Adam Morgan, who has come home to recuperate from the War between the States. For senior high readers. 2003.

The Last Chance Texaco RC 58742
by Brent Hartinger
read by Mary Beth Wise
1 cassette
Fifteen-year-old orphan Lucy is sent to a group home located in an upscale neighborhood. She deals with her problems, finds a boyfriend, and begins to feel at home. But an arsonist sets cars on fire, and the foster kids are blamed. Strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2004.

The Last Hero: A Discworld Fable RC 55895
by Terry Pratchett
read by Jim Zeiger
1 cassette
Cohen the Barbarian is not happy about growing old. Hoping for a reprieve from death, he sets out with aging heroes on a final quest to return fire to the gods, a journey that could mean the end of the world. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 2001.

Leaving Protection RC 58314
by Will Hobbs
read by Gregory Gorton
1 cassette
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.

Living with a Secret: Why Me? RC 54778
by Deborah Kent
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
Fifteen-year-old Cassie Mullins takes a job as a counselor at a diabetic summer camp but keeps her own diabetes a secret. She resents her mother(s concern for her and wants to be a (normal( teenager. Hiding her condition doesn(t work. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.

The Losers( Club RC 56010
by John Lekich
read by Rick Wiseman
2 cassettes
Jerry, a high school bully who extorts money from his classmates, challenges Alex and his Losers( Club friends to a holiday decorating contest. Alex, who has cerebral palsy, and his buddies surpass everyone(s expectations(and Alex gets a girlfriend too! For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

Mates, Dates, and Cosmic Kisses RC 57672
by Cathy Hopkins
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Londoners Lucy, Izzie, and Nesta are best friends but when Izzie meets a fabulous new boy, she refuses to leave the house in case he calls. Her friends and mum try persuading her to get on with her life, yet she resists. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.

Mates, Dates, and Designer Divas RC 57680
by Cathy Hopkins
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
When Jamaican Italian Nesta of London begins dating a wealthy boy, she pretends to be well-off even though her family has hit hard times. She also risks alienating her friends Izzie and Lucy by withholding the truth. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.

Mates, Dates, and Inflatable Bras RC 57640
by Cathy Hopkins
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Londoners Lucy, Izzie, and Nesta are best friends but fourteen-year-old Lucy feels she looks young for her age and longs to grow up. Then after she falls in love at first sight, she begins having different problems. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.

Mates, Dates, and Mad Mistakes RC 58871
by Cathy Hopkins
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette

To revamp her image, Londoner Izzie pierces her belly button without her mum(s approval. Matters worsen when her mother reads her personal diary. Her mates Nesta, Lucy, and T.J. worry that biker Josh Harper, Izzie(s older crush, might be a bad influence. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Mates, Dates, and Sleepover Secrets RC 58476
by Cathy Hopkins
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
T.J. (Theresa Joanne) is lonely when her best friends move away and boys ignore her. When she becomes acquainted with Lucy, T.J. is happy but worries whether Lucy(s friends Nesta and Izzie will accept her into their group. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

Mates, Dates, and Sole Survivors RC 58455
by Cathy Hopkins
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Lucy feels left out when her friends Izzie and Nesta have boyfriends to spend the summer with. After she meets Daniel at a weekend retreat, the two become inseparable. But eventually Lucy is smothered by the relationship and needs a break. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

The Meaning of Consuelo RC 58089
by Judith Ortiz Cofer
read by Gabriella Cavallero
1 cassette
Bookish Consuelo grows up in 1950s Puerto Rico where American influence is everywhere. She observes her parents( disintegrating marriage and her younger sister Mili(s worsening mental illness before she leaves to begin her own life in the United States. For senior high readers. 2003.

Memories of Summer RC 54617
by Ruth White
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
In 1955 thirteen-year-old Lyric and her sixteen-year-old sister, Summer, move with their dad from rural Virginia to Michigan for job opportunities. Summer, always a little odd, soon mentally deteriorates and the family must decide her future. Includes reading-group discussion questions. For senior high readers. 2000.

Mindspeakers( Call: The Ghatti(s Tale, Book 2 RC 57677
by Gayle Greeno
read by Kristin Allison
4 cassettes

While the mindstealing Gleaners quietly build their powers, the Seekers work to prevent war between Canderis and Marchmont. On a more personal mission, Khar(a cat-like ghatti capable of mindspeech(salvages her bond with Seeker Doyce. Sequel to Finders-Seekers (RC 40281). Some descriptions of sex and some violence. For senior high and older readers. 1994.

Miranda and the Warrior RC 56415
by Elaine Barbieri
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Western territories, 1871. Miranda Thurston slips away from the fort where her father is stationed to visit a friend(s ranch. She is captured by Shadow Walker, a Cheyenne. Against all odds the two fall in love, and Miranda has to choose her future. For senior high readers. 2002.

Monster RC 56569
by Walter Dean Myers
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
Sixteen-year-old Steve Harmon sits in jail accused of being a lookout in a deadly robbery. An aspiring filmmaker, Steve reviews his time in jail as a movie script. He wonders if he has become the monster that the prosecutor has made him out to be. For senior high readers. 1999.

Mortal Engines: The Hungry City Chronicles, Book 1 RC 58198
by Philip Reeve
read by Vanessa Maroney
2 cassettes
In the distant future, when big cities rove about on wheels and chase smaller towns, apprentice Tom Natsworthy is shoved out of London by Head Historian Thaddeus Valentine. Aided by disfigured Hester Shaw, Tom seeks answers to the planet(s plight in the perilous Out-Country. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.

Motorcycle Ride on the Sea of Tranquility RC 57064
by Patricia Santana
read by Laura Giannarelli
2 cassettes
San Diego, 1969. Fourteen-year-old Mexican American Yolanda(s older brother Chuy returns from the Vietnam War. But Chuy, suffering emotionally from his experiences, lands in trouble. Meanwhile, Yolanda and her sisters chafe under their father(s no-dating rule. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2002.

My Heartbeat RC 55794
by Garret Freymann-Weyr
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Ellen has a crush on her older brother(s best friend, James. She wonders if Link and James have a sexual relationship and is not sure where she fits into her friendship with James(until the day James kisses her. Some descriptions of sex. For senior high readers. Printz Honor Book. 2002.

My Perfect Life RC 55673

by Dyan Sheldon
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
Ella has no interest in running for class president at her New Jersey high school. But her unconventional friend Lola, from Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (RC 49701), persuades her to challenge rich and beautiful Carla in a nasty popularity race. For senior high readers. 2002.

Nicola and the Viscount RC 56557
by Meg Cabot
read by Vanessa Maroney
2 cassettes
London, 1810. Sixteen-year-old orphan Nicola Sparks becomes engaged during her debutante season. When she discovers she(s wanted only for her inherited land, she turns to Nathaniel Sheridan, the brother of her best friend, for guidance. For senior high readers. 2002.

One Shot RC 57304
by Susan Glick
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Fifteen-year-old Lorrie Taylor returns to Maryland to live with her dad and new stepmother. She finds a summer job helping elderly, famous photographer Molly Price. Inspired by Molly(s work, Lorrie pursues her own interest in taking pictures while reconnecting with old friends. For senior high readers. 2003.

Orbital Resonance RC 57085
by John Barnes
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
Space, 2025. Melpomene Murray is a typical teenager who happens to live on an asteroid colony. When classmate Theophilus Harrison arrives from the devastated Earth, she begins to care about the future of her ancestral planet while some plans for her future develop. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1991.

Parasite Pig RC 55995
by William Sleator
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
The dangerous game begun in Interstellar Pig (RC 22792) continues as sixteen-year-old Barney indiscriminately recruits new players. When they turn out to be aliens, they take Barney(infected with an alien parasite(and his new friend Katie to the planet J(koot. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

People of the Owl: The First North Americans, Volume 11 RC 58480
by Kathleen O(Neal Gear and W. Michael Gear

read by Jim Zeiger
5 cassettes
The adventures of teenaged Mud Puppy, who led the Owl Clan. A tale of clan intrigue, treachery, marriage alliances, and everyday events about 3,500 years ago in North America(s first true city, situated in what became northeastern Louisiana. Companion to People of the Masks (RC 49546). Some descriptions of sex and some violence. For senior high and older readers. 2003.

Permanence RC 57136
by Karl Schroeder
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
3 cassettes
Fleeing her abusive half-brother, Rue Cassels steals a shuttle from her mining station and heads for Treya. Along the way, she inadvertently lays claim to an abandoned starship, a find that will make her rich(or dead. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2002.

Pool Boy RC 56390
by Michael Simmons
read by Gary Roan
1 cassette
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 Popsicle Journal RC 56300
by Don Trembath
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Harper Winslow, last seen in A Beautiful Place on Young Street (RC 49028), is now in eleventh grade and works for the local newspaper. When his father runs for mayor and his older sister has a DUI car wreck, he learns to become an objective reporter. For senior high readers. 2001.

Postcards from No Man(s Land RC 56042
by Aidan Chambers
read by Annie Wauters
2 cassettes
Jacob(s first trip to Holland from England is both a personal adventure and a family responsibility to visit his grandfather(s grave from World War II. His contemporary travels are juxtaposed with the experiences of Geertrui(the young woman who loved his grandfather in 1944. Some descriptions of sex. For senior high readers. Printz Award. 1999.

The Princess and the Pauper RC 57975
by Kate Brian
read by Gabra Zackman
2 cassettes

Sixteen-year-old Princess Carina of Vineland trades places with her look- alike, poverty-stricken Julia Johnson of Los Angeles, so Carina can have some freedom and attend a rock concert. But complications arise when it(s time to end the impersonation. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Princess in Pink: The Princess Diaries, Book 5 RC 58085
by Meg Cabot
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
Fifteen-year-old Mia, last seen in Princess in Waiting (RC 56102), is dying to go to the prom with her boyfriend. The trouble is: Michael isn(t interested, Mia(s mom is having a baby, and a city-wide strike might cancel all plans. For junior and senior high readers. 2004.

Princess in Waiting: The Princess Diaries, Book 4 RC 56102
by Meg Cabot
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
Mia, last seen in Princess in Love (RC 54037), travels to Genovia to perform her royal duties over winter break. Returning to New York, she continues lessons with her grandmre, suffers a second semester of algebra, and tries to keep her boyfriend. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

The Princess Present: The Princess Diaries Book, Book 6 1/2 RC 58912
by Meg Cabot
read by Erin Jones
1 cassette
Mia is spending the holidays in Genovia with her father and grandmre but insists that her boyfriend, Michael, and his sister, Lilly, come to visit. When royal duties take precedence, Mia has a hard time keeping Michael to herself. For junior and senior high readers. 2004.

A Promise for Tomorrow: Ribbons of Steel, Book 3 RC 54870
by Judith Pella and Tracie Peterson
read by Janis Gray
4 cassettes
Allegheny Mountains, Maryland; 1843(53. Carolina and James move to a rural town while James supervises the building of the railroad. They respond to their stepdaughter Victoria(s interest in a young Irish laborer by confronting their prejudices and trusting God. Sequel to A Hope Beyond (RC 54869). For senior high and older readers. 1998.

A Promise Is Forever: The Christy Miller Series RC 55023
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette

Eighteen-year-old college student Christy Miller travels to England on a missionary trip with her church youth group. When she is sent on to Spain, Christy is reunited with her former boyfriend Todd, and they realize that they are still in love. For junior and senior high readers. 1994.

Purple Hibiscus RC 58294
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
read by Lisette Lecat
2 cassettes
Nigeria. Kambili, fifteen, and her brother Jaja live in fear of their wealthy but violent father. They discover a freer world while visiting their aunt and cousins and try to change their lot when they return home. But tensions escalate, and tragedy strikes. For senior high and older readers. 2003.

The Rolling Stones RC 56028
by Robert A. Heinlein
read by Gregory Gorton
2 cassettes (Reissue)
Luna City, the Moon. Fifteen-year-old twins Castor and Pollux Stone buy an old spaceship to start a trading business. Their whole family decides to join them including their Martian flat cat, and problems arise when the cat has a litter. For senior high and older readers. 1952.

The Rover RC 56430
by Mel Odom
read by Anne Flosnik
3 cassettes
Humble pint-sized librarian Edgewick Lamplighter is abducted by pirates and taken to a far-off land of wicked goblins and evil wizards. Wick(s only hope is to outsmart these creatures using knowledge gained through a lifetime of reading. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.

Second Helpings RC 58114
by Megan McCafferty
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
In a sequel to Sloppy Firsts (RC 58148), angst-ridden Jessica enters her senior year at Pineville High. She is confused about her relationship with Marcus, misses her best friend who moved to Tennessee, and decides to attend Columbia University in New York. Strong language. For senior high readers. 2003.

The Second Summer of the Sisterhood RC 56256
by Ann Brashares
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
In this sequel to The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (RC 53252), four lifelong friends(Bridget, Lena, Tibby, and Carmen(continue to share a pair of magic blue jeans over the summer vacation. Although miles apart, they all experience family problems, romance, friendship, and betrayal. For senior high readers. 2003.

Separate Roads: Ribbons West, Book 2 RC 55029
by Judith Pella and Tracie Peterson
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
Two years after Westward the Dream (RC 55028), Brenton Baldwin has fallen in love with his sister-in-law Caitlan O(Connor, while Jordana Baldwin too finds love. Kiernan continues to work on the new railroad. Their faith in God helps in dangerous situations. For senior high and older readers. 1999.

Seventeen Wishes: The Christy Miller Series RC 55020
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Christy Miller volunteers for a week as a camp counselor(but the girls are much wilder than she expects. She is relieved when one girl becomes a fervent Christian. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.

The Shadow Sorceress: The Spellsong Cycle, Book 4 RC 56999
by L.E. Modesitt Jr.
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
Her mentor(s death thrusts young sorceress Secca into a leadership role before she has completed her training. The kingdom at stake, Secca endures chauvinism while mastering the sorcery and diplomatic skills needed to guide her allies. Sequel to Darksong Rising (RC 51327). Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 2001.

Shadowmancer RC 58691
by G.P. Taylor
read by John Polk
2 cassettes
Obadiah Demurral, the power hungry vicar of Thorpe, attempts to become a god by dabbling in magic. Raphah arrives from Africa, recruits young locals Kate and Thomas, and with their help tries to retrieve an artifact that has been stolen from his temple. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Shadowsinger: The Spellsong Cycle, Book 5 RC 56998
by L.E. Modesitt Jr.
read by Kristin Allison
3 cassettes
Secca, now sorceress protector of the East, finds romance with fellow sorcerer Alcaren. Together they wield their powers against their greatest challengers, from invading Sturinnese to menacing Sea-Priests. Sequel to The Shadow Sorceress (RC 56999). Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 2002.

The Shakeress RC 55424

by Kimberley Heuston
read by Colleen Delany
1 cassette
New Hampshire, 1828. A Shaker community welcomes Naomi, orphaned at thirteen with her three younger siblings. The foursome thrives under the Shaker way(but, seeking her own spiritual fulfillment, Naomi leaves the community and finds her true self in a new religion, Mormonism. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

Shooter RC 58327
by Walter Dean Myers
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette
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.

Shylock(s Daughter RC 54355
by Mirjam Pressler
read by MaryBeth Wise
2 cassettes
In sixteenth-century Venice, sixteen- year-old Jessica falls in love with Lorenzo, a young nobleman. Their situation is complicated by religious differences. Will Jessica betray her Jewish background and leave her father, Shylock, to marry the Christian Lorenzo? Inspired by Shakespeare(s play The Merchant of Venice (RC 21495). For senior high readers. 2000.

The Sight RC 55656
by David Clement-Davies
read by Anne Flosnik
3 cassettes
An epic tale set in Transylvania during the Middle Ages that features a pack of wolves and newborn cubs, a prophecy, an outcast she-wolf with strange powers, and horrifying ordeals. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

Singing the Dogstar Blues RC 57131
by Alison Goodman
read by Norma Lana
1 cassette
Joss Aaronson is close to being expelled from the university where she studies time travel. Mavkel, a newly arrived telepathic student from another planet, then selects her as his study partner and roommate. When Joss discovers she is being stalked by an assassin, the two combine skills to search for reasons. For senior high readers. 1998.

The Sky So Big and Black RC 57086
by John Barnes

read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
In this sequel to Orbital Resonance (RC 57085), Teri Murray(s only wish is to quit school, marry her boyfriend, and join her father in (ecospecting( Mars. But after an atmospheric catastrophe, Teri has to save herself and the other surviving humans. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2002.

Sloppy Firsts RC 58148
by Megan McCafferty
read by Erin Jones
2 cassettes
Brainy sixteen-year-old Jessica Darling of Pineville, New Jersey, spends a year moping when her best friend moves away and her family obsesses about her sister(s upcoming wedding. At school Jess despises the cliques and being boyfriendless. Followed by Second Helpings (RC 58114). Strong language. For senior high readers. 2001.

Sorcery and Cecelia; or, The Enchanted Chocolate Pot, Being the Correspondence of Two Young Ladies of Quality regarding Various Magical Scandals in London and the Country RC 57183
by Patricia C. Wrede and Caroline Stevermer
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
England, 1817. Two teenage cousins, Cecelia in the country and Kate in London, write to each other about their exploits(which take a sinister turn when they find themselves confronted by evil wizards. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Spellbound RC 56560
by Janet McDonald
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Raven, a teenage African American mother and high school dropout living in a Brooklyn housing project, decides with the help of her friend Aisha to study for a spelling bee that could lead to a college scholarship program. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2001.

The Spirit Line RC 58343
by Aime Thurlo and David Thurlo
read by Colleen Delany
1 cassette
Preparing for her upcoming Navajo womanhood ceremony, fifteen-year old Crystal Manyfeathers weaves a traditional rug but omits the spirit line(a flaw intentionally woven as a tribute to Spider Woman. When the rug disappears, Crystal and her friend Junior, a healer(s apprentice, launch a search. For junior and senior high readers. 2004.

Sport RC 56099
by Mick Cochrane
read by Gary Tipton

2 cassettes
Eighth-grader Harlan(s passion is collecting baseball cards, rooting for the Minnesota Twins, and playing ball. His family disintegrates when his alcoholic father moves out and his mother(s multiple sclerosis worsens. But Harlan is optimistic as he copes with the help of his coach. Strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.

Staring Down the Dragon RC 58183
by Dorothea N. Buckingham
read by Andrea Frierson-Toney
1 cassette
Fifteen-year-old Rell returns to her Hawaii high school after successful cancer treatment. With the help of a psychologist, Rell readjusts to her parents, who argue all the time; her friends, some of whom are scared of her; and her own self-identity. For senior high readers. 2003.

Starry Night: The Christy Miller Series RC 55019
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Sixteen-year-old Christy Miller feels insecure with her friends(especially with the guys. She is annoyed with her parents( Christmas plans, until she finds peace with the Lord one beautiful evening. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.

Step into Chaos: Quest for Tomorrow, Book 3 RC 54873
by William Shatner
read by Gary Tipton
2 cassettes
After learning in In Alien Hands (RC 54872) that his true mother, Kate, encoded in his DNA a secret about linking a billion human minds into a vast supercomputer called (mind arrays,( Jim(s only hope for survival is to step into chaos. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1999.

Stoner and Spaz RC 55396
by Ron Koertge
read by Nick Sullivan
1 cassette
Sixteen-year-old Ben, who has cerebral palsy, leads an insular life with his overprotective grandmother. But everything changes when he is befriended by drug-addicted classmate Colleen, and a neighbor introduces him to filmmaking and encourages him to make a movie about his high school. Strong language. For senior high readers. 2002.

Sweet Dreams: The Christy Miller Series RC 55022
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette

Christy Miller and her friend Katie are glad to be finally graduating from high school. Christy is secure in her future with Todd while Katie, influenced by her boyfriend, is falling away from her faith. For junior and senior high readers. 1994.

Sweetblood RC 56722
by Pete Hautman
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
As sixteen-year-old Lucy(s diabetes spirals out of control, she becomes obsessed with a vampire chat room on the Web. Theorizing that vampires are somehow related to untreated diabetics, Lucy struggles with her illness, her family, and school problems before she accepts her condition. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2003.

Tess and the Highlander RC 56426
by May McGoldrick
read by Corrie James
2 cassettes
Scotland, 1543. Seventeen-year-old Tess is living alone on the Isle of May after her two caretakers die. When Colin Macpherson washes ashore, he discovers Tess(s long-lost birthright and is determined to return her to her clan. For senior high readers. 2002.

Ties That Bind: Ribbons West, Book 3 RC 55030
by Judith Pella and Tracie Peterson
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
By 1868 Jordana Baldwin is finally settled in Sacramento, California, with her family, but at twenty-two, she is bored with life. She is enticed to spy on the Union Pacific railroad, falls in love with Captain Rich O(Brian, and prays for happiness. Sequel to Separate Roads (RC 55029). For senior high and older readers. 2000.

A Time to Cherish: The Christy Miller Series RC 55021
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Seventeen-year-old Christy Miller is happy now that Todd has made a commitment to her. Then best friend Katie gets involved with the wrong boy, and pal Doug becomes more withdrawn. Christy asks God to set things straight. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.

True Friends: The Christy Miller Series RC 55018
by Robin Jones Gunn
read by Kristin Allison
1 cassette
Sixteen-year-old Christy and her friend Katie head to the ski slopes of Lake Tahoe. Christy becomes part of the fast crowd. But Katie warns her of trouble and Christy remembers her religious values. Christy is also frustrated because she hasn(t heard from Todd. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.

The True Meaning of Cleavage RC 56394
by Mariah Fredericks
read by Constance Crawford
1 cassette
Jess and Sari, best buddies since seventh grade, are beginning their freshman year of high school. When sexy Sari becomes obsessed with a popular senior boy, Jess wonders whether her friendship with Sari will survive. For senior high readers. 2003.

Twists and Turns RC 57383
by Janet McDonald
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
With the help of some successful friends, Teesha and Keeba Washington from Chill Wind (RC 56891), try to promote their talents by opening a hair-braiding salon in their Brooklyn housing project. Plagued by problems, the sisters find it hard to make a profit. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2003.

Uncle Boris in the Yukon and Other Shaggy Dog Stories RC 54616
by Daniel Pinkwater
read by Neil Berman
1 cassette
Author and NPR commentator relates anecdotes(bizarre, outlandish, and poignant(about the dogs in his life and lessons he and the dogs have learned. Pinkwater has faced numerous training challenges, from the Pekingese presented to him in infancy by Uncle Boris to the malamutes acquired after his marriage. For senior high and older readers. 2001.

The Usual Rules RC 58382
by Joyce Maynard
read by Jill Fox
3 cassettes
Thirteen-year-old Wendy loses her mother on September 11, 2001. Remembering their last, contentious conversation, Wendy torments herself with guilt and grief. Her estranged father(s unexpected arrival prompts Wendy to leave her stepdad and half-brother in her quest for healing. For senior high and older readers. 2003.

Ventus RC 57168
by Karl Schroeder
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
4 cassettes
Lady Calandria May arrives on Ventus to destroy an entity known as Armiger. She needs the help of young Jordan Mason, who has visions linked to the god-like (Winds( that rule the planet. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2000.

Victoria and the Rogue RC 56434

by Meg Cabot
read by Anne Flosnik
2 cassettes
On a voyage from India, sixteen-year-old heiress Lady Victoria Arbuthnot becomes secretly engaged to worldly Lord Malfrey despite the meddling interference of the ship(s young captain, Jacob Carstairs. In England, Victoria discovers her fianc(s real motives for the betrothal and the reasons for Jacob(s actions. For senior high and older readers. 2003.

Waifs and Strays RC 56811
by Charles De Lint
read by Erik Synnestvedt
3 cassettes
Fantasy stories about teenagers in many shapes and guises, collected from different stages of De Lint(s career. In (The Graceless Child,( sixteen-year-old misfit Tetchie, who has troll blood, summons the courage to help the (dreamlord( fight his brother, Nightmare. For senior high and older readers. 2002.

Waiting for Sarah RC 58207
by Bruce McBay and James Heneghan
read by Mark Ashby
1 cassette
Mike loses his legs and his family in a car accident. When he(s back in school, Sarah, a younger student, befriends him. As Mike slowly recovers from tragedy, he learns that Sarah is a murdered girl(s ghost. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

War of Honor: Honor Harrington, Volume 10 RC 55532
by David Weber
read by Madelyn Buzzard
7 cassettes in 2 containers
An uneasy peace between the Star Kingdom and the Havenites brings the personal agendas of leaders to the fore. As negotiations begin, Lady Harrington resists her growing feelings for the earl of White Haven. Sequel to Ashes of Victory (RC 53966). Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2002.

Warrior Angel RC 57982
by Robert Lipsyte
read by L.J. Ganser
1 cassette
After winning the heavyweight championship in The Chief (RC 57983), depressed boxer Sonny Bear loses interest in life. An unbalanced teen fan, who calls himself the (warrior angel,( helps him set his priorities and continue his career. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

West of the Jordan RC 57565
by Laila Halaby
read by Michele Schaeffer

2 cassettes
Four Palestine-born female cousins experience individual problems growing up. Mawal stays in the Middle East following a traditional lifestyle. Soraya and Khadija, emigrs in California, are torn between cultures. Hala lives in Arizona but falls in love in Jordan. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2003.

Westward the Dream: Ribbons West, Book 1 RC 55028
by Judith Pella and Tracie Peterson
read by Michele Schaeffer
2 cassettes
In 1862 Brenton Baldwin and his sister Jordana leave the east to join relatives Victoria and Kiernan O(Connor in California. Accompanying them is Kiernan(s sister Caitlan, newly arrived from Ireland. Brenton photographs the expanding railroad as they travel west, trusting God to protect them. For senior high and older readers. 1998.

What Happened to Lani Garver RC 56888
by Carol Plum-Ucci
read by MaryBeth Wise
2 cassettes
Sixteen-year-old Claire struggles with increasing concerns about a recurrence of her leukemia and her mother(s alcoholism until an enigmatic newcomer Lani(who is either a boy, a girl, or perhaps a (floating angel((helps her get control of her life at the risk of his own. Strong language. For senior high readers. 2002.

When the Emperor Was Divine RC 58157
by Julie Otsuka
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
The tale of a Japanese American family of four, interned at the start of World War II. After the father(s arrest, his ten-year-old daughter, seven-year- old son, and wife are relocated to Utah where they are detained for over three years. For senior high and older readers. Alex Award. 2002.

Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West RC 55810
by Gregory Maguire
read by Celeste Lawson
4 cassettes
Traces the life of the witch Elphaba from the Wizard of Oz (RC 51047), both before and after Dorothy arrives. After attending a university with her roommate Glinda, Elphaba learns that a despotic Wizard is threatening animal rights in Oz. Some explicit descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1995.

The Witches of Karres RC 58044
by James H. Schmitz
read by Gary Tipton

2 cassettes (Reissue)
Captain Pausert, a commercial space trader, rescues what he thinks are three slave girls on the planet of Porlumma. But Maleen, Goth, and the Leewit are actually witches with special powers. The authorities are after all of them. For junior and senior high readers. 1966.

Wolf on the Fold RC 56523
by Judith Clarke
read by Barbara Caruso
1 cassette
A series of poignant stories that follows members of an Australian family through several generations. In the title piece, fourteen-year-old Kenny Sinclair sets out to find a job during the Great Depression to support his family after his father dies. For junior and senior high readers. 2000.

The Xenocide Mission RC 56562
by Ben Jeapes
read by Steven Carpenter
2 cassettes
In 2153, a secret observation base in far space, staffed by humans and furry quadrupeds called Rusties, is attacked by XC aliens from another spaceship. When Lieutenant Joel Gilmore is captured, his girlfriend and his father, a retired commodore, rush to rescue him(with dire results. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

The Youngest Hero RC 55573
by Jerry B. Jenkins
read by Martha Harmon Pardee
2 cassettes
Ten-year-old Elgin Woodell and his Christian mother, Miriam, move from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to Chicago, Illinois, after his alcoholic father is incarcerated. By age fourteen, Elgin, having inherited his dad(s gift for baseball, becomes the major league(s youngest rookie. For senior high and older readers. 2002.

Braille

After BR 14967
by Francine Prose
2 volumes
Following a nearby school shooting, a newly hired grief and crisis counselor replaces the principal of a western Massachusetts high school and adopts increasingly harsh methods to control behavior. Tom Bishop and his friends become suspicious when rebellious students and teachers begin disappearing. For senior high readers. 2003.

Alice, I Think BR 14898
by Susan Juby

2 volumes
Humorous diary of fifteen-year-old misfit Alice, who is home-schooled by hippie parents in a rural Canadian town. On the advice of a new counselor, she calls Death Lord Bob, enrolls in high school, and copes with finding friends, fitting in, and dating. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

Alt Ed BR 14829
by Catherine Atkins
2 volumes
Six troubled students are assigned to an after-school alternative education class instead of being expelled. The coach(s overweight daughter, Susan Callaway, recounts what happens in these sessions and how a gay guy becomes her best friend. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. For senior high readers. 2003.

As You Wish: Christy and Todd; the College Years, Book 2 BR 14444
by Robin Jones Gunn
2 volumes
Christy Miller starts college in California and continues to date Todd. When Matthew, someone she knew in Wisconsin, arrives on campus, Christy trusts that God will help her make the right decisions in her relationships. Sequel to Until Tomorrow (BR 14443). For senior high and older readers. 2000.

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.

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.

The Big Burn BR 14424
by Jeanette Ingold
2 volumes
In the summer of 1910, drought in Idaho and Montana has led to forest fires. On August 20, three teens(homesteader Lizbeth, fire fighter Jarrett, and buffalo soldier Seth(are caught in a blaze and face the choice of fleeing or staying to confront the conflagration. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

Big City Cool: Short Stories about Urban Youth BR 14897
edited by M. Jerry Weiss and Helen S. Weiss
2 volumes
In this companion to Fishing for Chickens: Short Stories about Rural Youth (BR 14274), fourteen scenarios describe growing up in a big city. In (Alone and All Together,( two Arab American sisters experience the aftermath of September 11, 2001. Some violence and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2002.

Blind Sighted BR 14522
by Peter Moore
2 volumes
Eleventh-grader Kirk Tobak is moody and bored with school, his alcoholic mother, and druggie friends. His job reading for an independent young blind woman, with whom he discusses his problems, gives Kirk new insights. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2002.

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.

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.

Bronx Masquerade BR 14623
by Nikki Grimes
1 volume
Tough students at a Bronx high school reveal their innermost thoughts, dreams, and fears during the English class(s monthly Open-Mike Fridays. Through their expressions of rap, free verse, and rhymes, the students learn they are more alike than they are different. For junior and senior high readers. Coretta Scott King Award. 2002.

Buddha Boy BR 14907
by Kathe Koja
1 volume
Teamed up with an unusual new high school student, Jinsen, for a class project, Justin discovers Jinsen(s artistic skills. Intrigued by Jinsen(s calm attitude toward the school bullies who torment him, Justin learns about Buddhism and reexamines his own values. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

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.

Dancing in My Nuddy-Pants: Even Further Confessions of Georgia Nicolson BR 14686
by Louise Rennison
1 volume
Since her adventures in Knocked Out by My Nunga-Nungas (BR 14217), Georgia continues recording her affairs in her journal. She(s attracted to Dave while dating Robbie, her cat impregnates a neighbor(s, and her class takes a trip to Frogland (France). For senior high readers. 2002.

Dead Girls Don(t Write Letters BR 14873
by Gail Giles
1 volume
Sunny Reynolds is stunned when a letter comes from her sister Jazz, presumed dead in a fire, saying she is alive. Realizing she is an imposter despite her knowledge of family secrets, Sunny must uncover what this stranger really wants. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

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.

The Enemy Has a Face BR 14922
by Gloria D. Miklowitz
1 volume
Middle schooler Netta Hofman and her family have temporarily moved to Los Angeles from Israel when her seventeen-year-old brother disappears. Netta becomes convinced that Arab terrorists are involved, even as she befriends a Palestinian boy at school. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

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.

Fifteen Love BR 14877
by Robert Corbet
1 volume
Fifteen-year-olds Mia, a violist with family problems, and Will, a tennis player whose brother is paralyzed, gradually fall in love(both for the first time. They reveal feelings about each other, school, and friends while struggling to understand the opposite sex. For senior high readers. 2003.

Finding Our Way: Stories BR 14918
by Ren Saldaa Jr.
1 volume
Short stories featuring Hispanic teens. In (The Good Samaritan,( Rey(s wealthy neighbor constantly breaks promises, and Rey has to decide whether to continue helping him. In (Finding Our Way,( teenage boys deal with the death of one of their friends. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

A Foreign Field BR 14738
by Gillian Chan
1 volume
During World War II, fourteen-year- old Ellen Logan of Ontario, Canada, meets seventeen-year-old RAF pilot Stephen Dearborn, who is training at a nearby air force base. Over time they become close friends as Stephen struggles with fear and nightmares before shipping out. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2002.

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.

Frozen Rodeo BR 14739
by Catherine Clark
2 volumes
Sixteen-year-old Peggy Fleming Farrell spends the summer working at a gas station coffee bar, yearning for a boyfriend, and helping her mother through Lamaze classes. Meanwhile her dad tries to make a comeback as a professional ice skater. For senior high readers. 2003.

The Glass Caf; 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. 1933.

Goodbye Tsugumi BR 14582
by Banana Yoshimoto
2 volumes
Maria Shirakawa spends a summer with her spoiled, invalid cousin Tsugumi at the family(s seaside inn. Tsugumi falls in love, pushes her limits, and suffers a health crisis. Maria comes to understand her home, family, and special relationship with Tsugumi. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1989.

Hanging On to Max BR 14652
by Margaret Bechard
1 volume
Seventeen-year-old Sam decides to raise his baby, Max, himself when his girlfriend wants to put Max up for adoption. Sam struggles to finish high school and cope with single parenthood while wondering if his best is good enough for his son. For senior high readers. 2002.

Have Space Suit, Will Travel BR 14679
by Robert A. Heinlein
2 volumes
High school senior Kip Russell longs to go to the moon but is kidnapped by space pirates. He meets other prisoners on a flying saucer(an eleven-year-old girl named Peewee and a strange creature they call the Mother Thing. For junior and senior high readers. 1958.

A Heart Full of Hope: The Christy Miller Series BR 14431
by Robin Jones Gunn
1 volume
Sixteen-year-old Christy is swept off her feet by Rick, a handsome Christian boy who wants to go steady with her. Her friendship with Todd makes her decision a difficult one. For junior and senior high readers. 1999.

Horse Thief BR 14482
by Robert Newton Peck
2 volumes

Chickalookee, Florida; 1938. First, rodeo worker and seventeen-year-old orphan Tullis Yoder loses two fingers on his first bull ride. Then, when he learns that his only family(the thirteen horses he cares for(are going to be sold for dog food, he steals them(with help, of course. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

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.

I Promise: Christy and Todd; the College Years, Book 3 BR 14445
by Robin Jones Gunn
2 volumes
College students Christy Miller and Todd Spencer become engaged. When family and friends offer conflicting advice on the upcoming wedding, Christy starts having doubts(but trusts that God will provide. Sequel to As You Wish (BR 14444). For senior high and older readers. 2001.

Island Dreamer: The Christy Miller Series BR 14430
by Robin Jones Gunn
2 volumes
Christy travels to Hawaii for her sixteenth birthday where she practices her driving on the island roads. Her friend Paula from Wisconsin joins the family, but Christy(s new faith in God at first confuses her. For junior and senior high readers. 1992.

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.

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.

The Lightkeeper(s Daughter BR 14497
by Iain Lawrence
2 volumes
After several years absence, seventeen-year-old (Squid,( an unwed mother, and her little girl Tatiana visit the remote British Columbia island home where her father is the lighthouse keeper. Squid confronts her memories of her brother, a probable suicide, and her feelings for her parents. For senior high and older readers. 2002.

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, struggling as a single father. He and Mahalia forge a life together. Then Emmy returns. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2001.

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.

The New Rules of High School BR 15094
by Blake Nelson
2 volumes

Seventeen-year-old Max has been the perfect high school student(on the honor roll, debate-team captain, and school-paper editor(but during his senior year he begins questioning his approach to life, and things start to change. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. For senior high readers. 2003.

A Northern Light BR 14850
by Jennifer Donnelly
3 volumes
Working at an Adirondacks resort in 1906, teenaged Mattie encounters pregnant, unmarried Grace Brown, who gives her a packet of letters. After Grace(s drowning, the letters help Mattie decide whether to marry a farmboy or pursue her education. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2003.

The Other Side of Dawn BR 14523
by John Marsden
3 volumes
The war to defeat Australia(s invaders is drawing to a close. Ellie and her guerilla band of teenagers assist the liberators from New Zealand in a final assault. But peacetime resettlement isn(t easy. Sequel to The Night Is for Hunting (BR 13778). Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1999.

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.

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.

Postcards from No Man(s Land BR 14620
by Aidan Chambers
3 volumes
Jacob(s first trip to Holland from England is both a personal adventure and a family responsibility to visit his grandfather(s grave from World War II. His contemporary travels are juxtaposed with the experiences of Geertrui(the young woman who loved his grandfather in 1944. Some descriptions of sex. For senior high readers. Printz Award. 1999.

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.

A Promise Is Forever: The Christy Miller Series BR 14437
by Robin Jones Gunn
1 volume
Eighteen-year-old college student Christy Miller travels to England on a missionary trip with her church youth group. When she is sent on to Spain, Christy is reunited with her former boyfriend Todd, and they realize that they are still in love. For junior and senior high readers. 1994.

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.

The Second Summer of the Sisterhood BR 14736
by Ann Brashares
3 volumes
In this sequel to The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (BR 13765), four lifelong friends(Bridget, Lena, Tibby, and Carmen(continue to share a pair of magic blue jeans over the summer vacation. Although miles apart, they all experience family problems, romance, friendship, and betrayal. For senior high readers. 2003.

Seventeen Wishes: The Christy Miller Series BR 14434
by Robin Jones Gunn
1 volume
Christy Miller volunteers for a week as a camp counselor(but the girls are much wilder than she expects. She is relieved when one girl becomes a fervent Christian. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.

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.

The Silent Boy BR 14890
by Lois Lowry
1 volume
America, early 1900s. Katy Thatcher recalls her early childhood as the daughter of a country doctor. She had befriended Jacob Stoltz, a teenager (touched in the head,( who, though silent, cared for animals and seemed kind. But then Jacob was accused of a terrible crime. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2003.

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.

Son of the Mob: Son of the Mob, Book 1 BR 14671
by Gordon Korman
2 volumes
Seventeen-year-old Vince Luca(s father is the head of the local crime organization. Problems arise when Vince falls in love with Kendra Bightly, an FBI agent(s daughter. And it(s Kendra(s father who(s wiretapping Vince(s house. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

Sonny(s War BR 14688
by Valerie Hobbs
2 volumes
Fourteen-year-old Cory(s California life undergoes great changes in the late 1960s. Her father suddenly dies, her brother is sent to Vietnam, and she falls for the new teacher, Lawrence. Influenced by Lawrence(s antiwar stand, Cory becomes an activist and follows him when he(s fired. For senior high readers. 2002.

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.

Starry Night: The Christy Miller Series BR 14433
by Robin Jones Gunn
1 volume
Sixteen-year-old Christy Miller feels insecure with her friends(especially with the guys. She is annoyed with her parents( Christmas plans, until she finds peace with the Lord one beautiful evening. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.

Straydog BR 14723
by Kathe Koja
1 volume
Rachel, a misfit at her high school, is teased by the other kids. She finds solace in writing and volunteering at the local animal shelter. When a feral collie is brought in, Rachel wants to save it and seeks help. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

Sweet Dreams: The Christy Miller Series BR 14436

by Robin Jones Gunn
1 volume
Christy Miller and her friend Katie are glad to be finally graduating from high school. Christy is secure in her future with Todd while Katie, influenced by her boyfriend, is falling away from her faith. For junior and senior high readers. 1994.

Tender BR 14521
by Valerie Hobbs
2 volumes
Fifteen-year-old Liv(s grandmother dies in New York City, catapulting Liv to California to move in with her dad(whom she doesn(t know. Liv works on his dive boat and copes with her grief and bitterness. Sam, her father(s girlfriend, provides some comfort. Then Sam gets sick. For senior high readers. 2001.

Tenth Grade BR 15081
by Joseph Weisberg
2 volumes
High school sophomore Jeremiah Reskin keeps a journal detailing his adventures in his New Jersey hometown and family life with his parents and two sisters. Jeremiah reminisces about the girls he falls for, his soccer team, and his jaunts with the guys. Strong language. For senior high readers. Alex Award. 2002.

This Lullaby BR 14280
by Sarah Dessen
3 volumes
Raised by a mother who writes romance novels and had five husbands, eighteen-year-old Remy Starr believes in short-term, noncommitment relationships. But in the summer before college, she meets Dexter, a musician in a rock band, and begins to change her mind. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2002.

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.

Tiger Eyes BR 14685
by Judy Blume
2 volumes
Davey, her mother, and her brother fly to New Mexico to stay with relatives after her father is murdered in a hold- up. Overwhelmed with grief, Davey can hardly function. But a gentle boy she meets in a canyon helps her recover. Some strong language. Forjunior and senior high readers. 1981.

A Time to Cherish: The Christy Miller Series BR 14435
by Robin Jones Gunn
2 volumes
Seventeen-year-old Christy Miller is happy now that Todd has made a commitment to her. Then best friend Katie gets involved with the wrong boy, and pal Doug becomes more withdrawn. Christy asks God to set things straight. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.

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.

True Friends: The Christy Miller Series BR 14432
by Robin Jones Gunn
1 volume
Sixteen-year-old Christy and her friend Katie head to the ski slopes of Lake Tahoe. Christy becomes part of the fast crowd. But Katie warns her of trouble and Christy remembers her religious values. Christy is also frustrated because she hasn(t heard from Todd. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.

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.

Under a War-Torn Sky BR 14673
by L.M. Elliott
2 volumes
Europe, 1944. After his plane is shot down by Hitler(s Luftwaffe, nineteen-year-old Lieutenant Henry Forester of Virginia begins trekking across occupied France. With help from members of the resistance, Henry tries to avoid capture and reach the safety of the American lines. Some violence. For senior high readers. 2001.

Until Tomorrow: Christy and Todd; the College Years, Book 1 BR 14443

by Robin Jones Gunn
2 volumes
Nineteen-year-old college student Christy Miller has been studying in Switzerland when her friends Katie and Todd join her for a vacation. Christy is jealous and unsure of her relationship with Todd(but puts her trust in God. For senior high and older readers. 2000.

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.

Warriors of Alavna BR 15113
by N.M. Browne
2 volumes
While walking through a yellow mist, two teens are transported back to first-century Britain. Ursula and Dan are forced to join a Celtic tribe where Ursula discovers magical powers and Dan becomes a fierce warrior in the fight against the Romans. Followed by Warriors of Camlann (BR 15112). Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2000.

Warriors of Camlann BR 15112
by N.M. Browne
2 volumes
British teens Dan and Ursula, from Warriors of Alavna (BR 15113), attempt to return through time to the present, but they land in the fifth century. Dan becomes a knight to Arturus Urbicus(who may be King Arthur(while Ursula continues her sorcery. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2003.

The Year of the Hangman BR 14923
by Gary Blackwood
2 volumes
Unruly fifteen-year-old Creighton Brown, banished from England in 1777, goes to live with his uncle in the American colonies, then nearly defeated by British forces. Abducted by patriot rebels en route to Florida, Creighton is taken to New Orleans, where he soon has to choose sides. For junior and senior high readers. 2002.

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.