Braille Books 1999-2000 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Library of Congress Washington 2001 Young Adults Nonfiction And Justice for All: The Legal Rights of Young People BR 12280 by Sandra Joseph Nunez and Trish Marx 1 volume Explores several legal issues as they relate to young people, including First Amendment protections, right to privacy, labor laws, and discrimination. Presents case histories and events that compelled courts and legislatures to reexamine the prerogatives and protections of youth in America. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Attention Deficit Disorder BR 11882 by Wendy Moragne 1 volume Case histories and interviews illustrate this former teacher's description of attention deficit disorder. She discusses the impact this condition has on young people and on those around them and outlines treatment options. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Baseball at War: World War II and the Fall of the Color Line BR 11404 by Thomas Gilbert 1 volume A history of the sport of baseball from 1940 through 1948. Includes personalities such as Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams and such events as the desegregation of the sport. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Blowing on the Changes: The Art of the Jazz Horn Players BR 11876 by Leslie Gourse 2 volumes Discusses the development of jazz from the 1900s to the 1990s. Gourse relates the story of Louis "Pops" Armstrong's rise to fame and his influence on the world of jazz. She also covers many other well-known horn players, including Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, and Wynton Marsalis. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Cactus Tracks and Cowboy Philosophy BR 11627 by Baxter Black 2 volumes Poetry and stories by a veterinarian-turned-commentator and columnist. All of the material is extracted from the files of National Public Radio, where Black has an occasional morning program. A humorous perspective on ranch life out west, where cowboys, horses, rodeos, and farmers dominate the landscape. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Clueless in the Kitchen: A Cookbook for Teens BR 11857 by Evelyn Raab 2 volumes Two hundred recipes based on the principle that cooking from scratch is cheaper, healthier, and tastier. Includes dishes for breakfast through dinner, desserts, snacks, and vegetarian specialties. Contains tips on stocking the pantry, shopping for fresh ingredients, food preparation and storage, and kitchen appliance maintenance. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. College Planning for Dummies BR 11629 by Pat Ordovensky 4 volumes A guide to preparing for college. Topics include finding the right institution, visiting the campus, being interviewed for admission, paying tuition and other costs, and ten common mistakes in planning for higher education. Chapters can be read alone or in sequence. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Coping with Diabetes BR 11929 by Pat Kelly 1 volume Describes different types of diabetes and how they are diagnosed. Explains the role of diet, exercise, medication, and monitoring techniques in treating the disease. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. Coping with Migraines and Other Headaches BR 11917 by Andrea Votava 1 volume Provides a definition and discussion of headaches--types, causes, cures, and self-help techniques for alleviating them. Explores alternative as well as traditional approaches. Includes a glossary and a list of relevant organizations and web sites for further research. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Coping with PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) BR 11913 by Barbara Moe 1 volume Explains puberty, ovulation, and menstruation as well as the physical and emotional aspects of PMS. Includes sources for additional information and recipes and lifestyle changes to facilitate self-improvement. Also provides a glossary. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Diabetes BR 11863 by Elizabeth Ferber 1 volume Illustrates the impact of Type I (insulin-dependent) diabetes on the lives of nine young people and describes how they cope with the illness. Suggests ways for adolescents with diabetes to maintain physical and emotional health. Includes a glossary and a list of interested organizations. For senior high and older readers. 1996. Earth-Shattering Poems BR 11661 edited by Liz Rosenberg 1 volume An international selection of more than forty poets presented in chronological order. Includes Sappho of ancient Greece, Charles Baudelaire of France, Pablo Neruda of Chile, and J.E. Wei of Taiwan. The editor chose poems that "shook" her. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Finding Our Way: The Teen Girls' Survival Guide BR 11434 by Allison Abner and Linda Villarosa 4 volumes Advice for teenaged girls on such issues as learning to like and care for their changing bodies, being sexually responsible, and coping with and enjoying family members and friends. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Generation React: Activism for Beginners BR 11616 by Danny Seo 2 volumes Based on his personal experience starting Earth 2000--an animal rights and environmental science activist group--Seo presents a step-by-step manual for concerned young people to change the world. Includes tips on fundraising, changing school policy, and conducting a consumer boycott. Shares organizational skills and public relations information. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Going Solo BR 12420 by Roald Dahl 2 volumes (Reissue) Autobiographical account of the British writer's experiences as a young man working in East Africa and his adventures as a fighter pilot for the Royal Air Force in World War II. Sequel to Boy: Tales of Childhood (BR 11563). For junior and senior high and older readers. 1986. Great Careers for People Concerned about the Environment BR 11784 by Lesley Grant 1 volume Profiles careers in environmental protection and related fields, including engineering, science, enforcement, law, and health. Describes a typical day in the lives of workers and the educational requirements of each profession. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Great Careers for People Fascinated by Government and the Law BR 11843 by Anne Marie Males 1 volume Discusses careers available in government and law, including police officer, law librarian, forensic technician, and foreign service officer. Describes day-to-day activities, training needed, and related fields. Includes sample application letters and interview tips. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Great Careers for People Interested in Communications Technology BR 11842 by Julie Czerneda and Victoria Vincent 1 volume Discusses careers available in the field of communication including mapmaker, Internet marketer, systems analyst, microwave dish installer, and teacher. Describes typical workdays, duties involved, getting started in the field, and writing a resume. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Great Careers for People Interested in Math and Computers BR 12166 by Peter and Bob@ Richardson 1 volume Career advice for students with talent in mathematics and computers. Highlights job options such as audio engineer,research analyst, and computer programmer. For senior high and older readers. 1993. Great Careers for People Who Want to Be Entrepreneurs BR 11786 by Jim Lang 1 volume Profiles of individuals who have become successful entrepreneurs, including a hot air balloonist, a jewelry designer, tree nursery owners, and a ceiling cleaning franchiser. Suggested activities and tips on entrepreneurship are included. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. The Handbook of the Former Soviet Union BR 11644 by Michael G. Kort 2 volumes A history and description of the fifteen nations that arose out of the former Soviet Union, including Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, and the states of the Baltic, Transcaucasus, and Central Asian regions. Includes a chronology of the post-Soviet era and a brief encyclopedia describing major leaders and geographic features. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Hear: Solutions, Skills, and Sources for People with Hearing Loss BR 11580 by Anne Pope 2 volumes After explaining how the ear works and what can cause hearing loss, Pope discusses coping strategies for individuals, their families, and their friends. She also offers information on hearing aids, the cochlear implant, and other devices to improve hearing. Includes interviews with several hearing-impaired persons. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Helen Keller: Humanitarian BR 11732 by Lois P. Nicholson 1 volume Biography of Helen Keller, who became blind and deaf at nineteen months as a result of illness. Covers her birth in 1880 through her death in 1968. Describes her education under her private teacher Anne Sullivan, her formal schooling, and her career. Includes an introduction by Jerry Lewis. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Heroin BR 11829 by Geraldine Woods 1 volume Discusses the history and usage of the powerful narcotic drug derived from opium poppies. Explains various aspects of addiction and describes treatments used to kick the habit. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. How to Get a Job If You're a Teenager BR 11987 by Cindy Pervola and Debby Hobgood 1 volume Tips on job hunting address deciding what type of job to apply for, completing applications, preparing for the interview (including choosing what to wear), and the interview itself. What to expect on the first day and the proper way to quit a job are also discussed. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. How to Write a Letter BR 12303 by Patricia Dragisic 1 volume Describes the basic structure of personal and business letters, with examples of each type. Includes such diverse topics as grammar, salutations, and using electronic mail; presents some famous letters from the past. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. I Am the Darker Brother: An Anthology of Modern Poems by African Americans BR 11710 edited by Arnold Adoff 1 volume Anthology of poems by African Americans expressing their views on heritage and race. As originally published in 1968, it included the work of thirty poets such as Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, and Richard Wright. This second edition adds works by nineteen other poets, among them Rita Dove, Nikki Giovanni, and Maya Angelou. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. I Wonder What College Is Like? BR 11831 by Meg F. Schneider 1 volume Discusses choosing a college and getting accepted, handling the expense, and earning a degree. Also covers aspects of life outside the classroom including campus activities, living with roommates, and socializing. For junior and senior high readers. 1989. Invisible Enemies: Stories of Infectious Disease BR 12359 by Jeanette Farrell 2 volumes A history of medical battles against seven deadly illnesses: smallpox and leprosy--largely overcome; malaria and tuberculosis--still suffered in parts of the world; ever- persistent cholera and plague; and the newest danger--AIDS. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Just People and Other Poems for Young Readers and Paper/Pen/Poem: A Young Writer's Way to Begin BR 11992 by Kathi Appelt 1 volume Collection of twenty-two poems describing personal reactions to objects and events such as birds, pebbles, a first kiss, and the death of a loved one. The second section provides background information on each poem with an invitation to the reader to write about suggested topics. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. The Learning Highway: Smart Students and the Net BR 11848 by Trevor Owen and Ron Owston 3 volumes Emphasizes how high school and undergraduate students can use the Internet for learning. Covers how to express search needs online, the multiple functions of web-based browsers, research strategies on the web, and practical examples of Internet projects. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Leon's Story BR 11493 by Leon Walter Tillage 1 volume An autobiographical account of an African American sharecropper's son growing up in rural North Carolina during the 1940s and 1950s. Tillage recalls the racial cruelties he experienced--the worst was seeing his father run down by a white youth. He then tells how the freedom marches affirmed his identity. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. The Life and Times of Fidel Castro BR 11752 by Esther Selsdon 1 volume Provides a brief overview of the Cuban leader from his birth in 1926 until the mid-1980s. Focuses on his role as political revolutionary. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. The Life and Times of Mother Teresa BR 11753 by Tanya Rice 1 volume Biography of the nun who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. Covers her childhood in Albania, her decision at eighteen to become a missionary nun, and her work in India. Obeying an "inner command" to serve the poor, she founded a new order, the Missionaries of Charity. Discusses the growth of her work and her worldwide contributions. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. Linus Pauling and the Chemistry of Life BR 11799 by Tom Hager 1 volume Describes the career and personal life of the chemist who won both the 1954 Nobel Prize in chemistry and the 1962 Nobel Peace Prize. The prolific researcher also taught, wrote influential college textbooks, and protested nuclear testing. He died at the age of ninety-three in 1994. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. Maya Angelou: Journey of the Heart BR 12078 by Jayne Pettit 1 volume Presents the life of Maya Angelou from her childhood through her years as a poet, author, civil rights activist, entertainer, and professor. Describes how her creativity and hard work have promoted the success of African Americans through poetry, writing, and teaching. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Medicines from Nature BR 11665 by Peggy Thomas 1 volume Describes the field of ethnobotany and its adventurous practitioners who search the world's oceans, rain forests, and other areas of opportunity for natural medicines. Discusses momentous discoveries such as penicillin as well as folk remedies from ancient cultures. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. 101 Things You Don't Know about Science and No One Else Does Either BR 11846 by James Trefil 3 volumes The author, an educator and National Public Radio commentator, presents short essays on scientific topics. He considers questions being researched in the 1990s such as: Is the climate getting warmer? Can humans live forever? What causes cancer? He then summarizes the progress that has been made. For senior high and older readers. 1996. 1001 Things Everyone Should Know about the Universe BR 11825 by William A. Gutsch 4 volumes Facts and comments about the solar system, including chapters on the sun, the moon, stars, black holes, and the search for extraterrestrial life. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Rainforests BR 11907 edited by Charles P. Cozic 2 volumes Argues that the depletion of the world's tropical rainforests has caused irreversible ecological damage. Explores the loss of biodiversity, drastic climatic changes, and the uprooting of indigenous populations. Describes the debate about the severity of these problems, especially in British Columbia and the Amazon. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Ray Charles: Voice of Soul BR 11750 by David Ritz 1 volume Biography of musical genius Ray Charles, who was left sightless by glaucoma as a child. While a student at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, Charles learned to read and write music in braille. Describes his personal and professional struggles, including drug addiction, as well as his triumphs. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. Real World Math: Money and Other Numbers in Your Life BR 11926 by Donna Guthrie and Jan Stiles 1 volume Do I need a savings account? Can I buy whatever I want with my own credit card? Can I afford my own car? How much should I tip the waiter? The authors answer these and many more questions about handling money. Includes discussions of balancing a checkbook and cost-effective shopping. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. The Science of Jurassic Park and The Lost World BR 12178 by Rob DeSalle and David Lindley 2 volumes An examination of scientific theories that were explored in the popular Jurassic Park (BR 9345) and The Lost World (BR 10243). Investigates the feasibility of producing a dinosaur using samples of DNA. Reconstructs social behavior of the prehistoric creatures. For senior high and older readers. 1997. The Science, Spread, and Therapy of HIV Disease: Everything You Need to Know but Had No Idea Who to Ask BR 11787 by Michael A. DiSpezio 2 volumes In question-and-answer format, the book explains what the AIDS virus is and how to treat it. Includes tests for each segment and a list of Internet sites that provide further information. For senior high and older readers. 1998. The Secret Family: Twenty-Four Hours inside the Mysterious World of Our Minds and Bodies BR 11546 by David Bodanis 2 volumes A microscopic examination of the world of a family of five, including biological processes within the human body and ingredients in everyday products. An analysis of baby food reveals pigs' feet extract and chalk dust. A teenager's kiss is described as a series of chemical reactions in the nervous system. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Sigmund Freud: Explorer of the Unconscious BR 11643 by Margaret Muckenhoupt 2 volumes A biography of Sigmund Freud, the creator of psychoanalysis, with details of his controversial theories about the human mind. Includes some criticism of his ideas, especially about women. Describes his work in the context of his time. For senior high and older readers. 1997. The Structure of the Universe BR 12308 by Paul Halpern 1 volume Traces the cosmological history from the sixth century B.C. when Greek philosophers imagined that the planets circled the Earth to the Big Bang and Great Attractor theories. Describes the technology used to gather information for these concepts and to predict the future of the universe. For high school and older readers. 1997. The Telegraph: A History of Morse's Invention and Its Predecessors in the United States BR 12258 by Lewis Coe 2 volumes Traces the development of communication systems that led to Samuel F.B. Morse's invention of the telegraph. Discusses its impact on American history and society. Explains how the signals were transmitted, on what equipment, by what method, and how the system worked. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1993. Through the Eyes of Your Ancestors BR 12319 by Maureen A. Taylor 1 volume Step-by-step instructions on compiling a family history for a school project or just as a hobby. Includes suggestions on conducting personal interviews, visiting genealogical libraries, researching on the Internet, and keeping records. Also provides tips on accessing and using specific resources. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1999. Tyra's Beauty Inside and Out BR 12172 by Tyra Banks 2 volumes Supermodel offers health, relationship, and beauty tips as well as biographical information. Discusses skin and hair care, makeup techniques, and daily beauty regimens geared for a healthy lifestyle. For senior high and older readers. 1998. The Underground Guide to Teenage Sexuality BR 11581 by Michael J. Basso 2 volumes A recognized sex educator explains human anatomy, diseases, pregnancy, birth control, and sexuality to help young adults make educated decisions. The author encourages teens to be responsible and to accept the consequences of their actions, while stressing his conviction that abstinence is the best policy. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Using the Internet, Online Services, and CD-ROMs for Writing Research and Term Papers BR 12083 edited by Charles Harmon 2 volumes Discusses research techniques for writing papers using print and electronic sources. Describes various online and Internet services. Offers examples of the writing process, such as first drafts, proofreading, and completed term papers, as well as citations. For senior high and older readers. 1996. Virtual Reality: Computers Mimic the Physical World BR 11886 by Sean M. Grady 2 volumes Examines the concept of virtual reality--its history and the implications for the future. Discusses virtual reality's role, as well as its drawbacks, in business, medicine, science, the military, and the entertainment industries. Includes a glossary. For senior high and older readers. 1998. When a Friend Dies: A Book for Teens about Grieving and Healing BR 12333 by Marilyn E. Gootman 1 volume Advice for handling grief, anger, guilt, and depression after a friend's death. Topics are covered in a question- and-answer format. Includes quotations from teens whose friends have died, as well as from writers, philosophers, and public figures whose words can serve as guideposts. For junior and senior high readers. 1994. When the Beginning Began: Stories about God, the Creatures, and Us BR 12503 by Julius Lester 1 volume New versions of traditional Jewish creation stories. Lester's translations from the Hebrew verses in Genesis preface his stories about the world's formation, Adam and the first woman, and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1999. A Young Person's Guide to Philosophy: "I Think, Therefore I Am" BR 12299 by Jeremy Weate 1 volume Introduction to the history of Western philosophers beginning with Greeks such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle and concluding with twentieth-century intellectuals, including Sartre and de Beauvoir. The second section briefly discusses some of the important schools of philosophy. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Fiction An Acquaintance with Darkness BR 11566 by Ann Rinaldi 2 volumes Washington, D.C., 1865. Emily Pigbush, orphaned at fourteen, goes to live with her Uncle Valentine, a physician. She is shocked to discover that he and his colleagues rob graves in order to study anatomy. Even more frightening is her realization that the family of her best friend, Annie Surratt, is involved in the assassination of President Lincoln. For senior high and older readers. 1997. The Adventures of Blue Avenger BR 12318 by Norma Howe 2 volumes When David Schumacher turns sixteen, he changes his name to that of a comic-book character. As the Blue Avenger, David takes on a killer-bee attack on the principal, a controversial news issue, and gun control. Yet he still has time for a philosophical debate with his kindred-spirit girlfriend. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. The Amazon Papers BR 11403 by Beverly Keller 1 volume Fifteen-year-old Iris gets a lot of grief from her aunt and her mother for spending too much time on philosophy and sports and none on a social life. But when left alone with her cousin's small boys while her mother is on vacation, Iris develops a crush on an older guy that leads to disaster after disaster--including ruining her mother's car. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Angels Watching Over Me BR 11918 by Lurlene McDaniel 1 volume While her mother is honeymooning in Japan with husband number five, sixteen-year-old Leah is in the hospital undergoing tests. After a frightening diagnosis, she finds comfort in her young Amish roommate, Rebekah; Rebekah's appealing brother Ethan; and a mysterious night nurse. Prequel to Lifted Up by Angels (BR 11919). For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Asylum for Nightface BR 12224 by Bruce Brooks 1 volume Fourteen-year-old Zimmerman's parents are always mocking him for his religious beliefs until they join a cult while vacationing in Jamaica. When their minister decides to use him as a "poster boy" for his church, Zimmerman steals a valuable trading card in order to tarnish his reputation. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Back of Beyond: Stories of the Supernatural BR 12236 by Sarah Ellis 1 volume Twelve stories about teenagers whose everyday existence is changed by encounters with the mysterious. In "Gore," sibling teasing over possession of a new horror book takes on an ominous tone. In "Knife," Curtis tells about a lost Swiss army knife that strangely reappears. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Backfield Package BR 11973 by Thomas J. Dygard 1 volume Four football players at Hillcrest High make a pact to stick together and play at the same college as a "backfield package." But only Joe Mitchell, the quarterback, is recruited by a big-name school and must decide whether to keep his promise or explore all the options. For junior and senior high readers. 1992. The Beasties BR 11606 by William Sleator 1 volume When Doug's family moves to a logging camp, he and his younger sister Colette encounter the beasties. Colette sympathizes with these underground creatures making war on the loggers. Doug fears the beasties because they mutilate humans to replace parts of their own maimed bodies. Now Colette and Doug are the next likely victims. Violence. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Blood and Chocolate BR 11486 by Annette Curtis Klause 2 volumes A beautiful teenage werewolf, Vivian, is attracted to a normal human, Aiden, but Aiden's rejection of Vivian's dual nature almost kills her. Vivian is then forced to come to terms with her position in the pack and to accept her destiny. Some violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. For senior high readers. 1997. Blue Star Rapture BR 11820 by James W. Bennett 1 volume T.J.'s friend Tyron is being courted by college basketball agents. Worried that academically poor Tyron will be taken advantage of, T.J. tries to guide him but then begins feeling guilty about his own motives. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Brave New World BR 11922 by Aldous Huxley 2 volumes A satire set in a future technocratic society in which people are rigidly classified by the state and kept happy by a government-administered drug. When two bureaucrats, Lenina and Bernard, travel to a "savage" reservation, they "rescue" a woman and her adult son, abandoned long ago, and return them to civilization. For senior high and older readers. 1946. Broken Chords BR 12283 by Barbara Snow Gilbert 1 volume When Clara Lorenzo was only three, her parents--who both excelled in musical careers--recognized her talent at the piano and found her the best teacher. Now seventeen, Clara is poised to win a coveted scholarship competition when she begins to doubt her passion for the piano. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Burning Up BR 12234 by Caroline B. Cooney 2 volumes Macey and her friends almost die in a fire while volunteering in an inner-city church and later discover an older incident in 1959 that was aimed at the town's first African American teacher. Macey becomes inspired to change her community. Some violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. The Canterbury Tales BR 12357 retold by Geraldine McCaughrean 1 volume Thirteen of Geoffrey Chaucer's tales are retold in modern language. A group of pilgrims on their way to Canterbury Cathedral entertain themselves by telling stories. For junior and senior high readers. 1984. The Catcher in the Rye BR 11909 by J.D. Salinger 2 volumes (Reissue) As Christmas vacation begins, Holden Caulfield recounts his feelings and reactions to flunking out of Pencey, his third prep school. Instead of heading straight home, he wanders around New York City. This account of his adventures conveys his dismay at the adult world. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1945. Companions of the Night BR 11795 by Vivian Van de Velde 2 volumes Returning to a laundromat at midnight to retrieve her brother's toy, sixteen-year-old Kerry is confronted by three men who are holding a young man named Ethan hostage. When she realizes the captors are determined to prove Ethan is a vampire, Kerry helps him escape. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Danger Zone BR 11954 by David Klass 2 volumes Jim Doyle from Minnesota is selected to be in an international junior basketball tournament in Italy. At the training camp, his teammates shun him because of his racial identity and social inexperience. But in Rome, when the team encounters discrimination and death threats, Jim proves his loyalty. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. The Dead of Night BR 11708 by John Marsden 2 volumes In this sequel to Tomorrow, When the War Began (BR 10509), the Australian teens continue to hide out in the bush while trying to help the residents of their captured town. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1994. A Different Life BR 12065 by Lois Keith 3 volumes Libby Starling is a typical fifteen-year-old--worried about friends, exams, and boys--until she becomes seriously ill. With a supportive family, Libby eventually accepts her inability to walk. She becomes involved in her rehabilitation, socializes with friends, and goes on her first date. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Don't Die, My Love BR 11955 by Lurlene McDaniel 2 volumes High school juniors Julie and Luke have known each other for years and are in love. Luke is the star football player and Julie's father is his coach. Julie is waiting to see where Luke gets a football scholarship so she can apply to the same school. Then Luke is diagnosed with cancer. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Don't Scream BR 11684 by Joan Lowery Nixon 1 volume Jess and her friend Lori are thrilled when two new boys enroll in their small-town high school. Mark has moved in next door to Jess, and Lori quickly strikes up a friendship with Scott. What the girls don't realize is that one of the two is a sociopath and in the Federal Witness Protection Program. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. The Education of Robert Nifkin BR 11827 by Daniel Pinkwater 1 volume New to Chicago in the 1950s, Robert begins his high school education dressed in the odd clothes his Eastern European father insists he wear. His unpopularity and the bigoted teachers send Robert to the streets, where he meets an unusual group of people and finds a school he actually likes. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. The Facts Speak for Themselves BR 11594 by Brock Cole 1 volume At thirteen Linda calmly and dispassionately reveals to a social worker how adults, especially her mother, have failed her. Linda gives this account of her life after she witnesses the murder of her seducer by her mother's former lover. Some descriptions of sex, some strong language, and some violence. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Fair Is Fair: World Folktales of Justice BR 11514 by Sharon Creeden 2 volumes International tales that relate to themes of law and justice. Traditional stories are used to illustrate a variety of modern legal issues and court cases. For example, the Danish fable "The Lawyer's Advice" elucidates the concept of the insanity defense. For high school and older readers. 1994. Forged by Fire BR 11688 by Sharon M. Draper 1 volume The day before his ninth birthday, Gerald's world changes again. For the past six years he has been living with Aunt Queen while his mother was in prison for child abuse. Now she is re-entering his life, along with a half sister, Angel, and a stepfather. Realizing that Angel is being abused by her father, Gerald tries to protect her. Companion to Tears of a Tiger (BR 10779). For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Game Plan BR 11966 by Thomas J. Dygard 1 volume When Barton High School's football coach is hospitalized right before the final game of the season, the only one who can replace him is his student manager, Beano Hatton. Beano accepts the responsibility, knowing how much he has learned from the coach in three years. After devising a game plan, Beano's major hurdle is convincing the team to believe in him. For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Glory Days and Other Stories BR 11856 by Gillian Chan 1 volume Five short stories feature students from the same Canadian high school. In "Singing the Blues," Rachel, embarrassed by her hippie parents, wishes she had a normal family. In "The Invisible Girl," new-girl-in-town Luisa dates Mark in order to fit in. She learns too late that she should have listened to her father's words of caution. For senior high and older readers. 1996. Hard Ball: A Billy Baggs Novel BR 11697 by Will Weaver 2 volumes In this sequel to Farm Team (BR 10506), Billy Baggs and King Kenwood are still baseball rivals. When their competition brews into a fight over beautiful classmate Suzy Langen, the coach orders the boys to spend a week at each other's house. The move provides insights about their different lifestyles and common problems. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. The Harlequin Tea Set and Other Stories BR 11972 by Agatha Christie 2 volumes Nine short stories previously unpublished in the United States culled from magazines for which the author wrote prior to her success. In the title story, an old friend prevents a family murder; in "The Edge" a romantic rival drives a cheating wife to her suicide. For senior high and older readers. 1997. The Haunting BR 11941 by Joan Lowery Nixon 2 volumes When Lia's great-grandmother dies, she leaves an old family plantation home to Lia's mother. An ancestor's diary describes the house as haunted. But Lia's parents are determined to fill the place with adopted children. Timid Lia, then, feels it her responsibility to drive the ghost away. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. The Healing of Crossroads BR 12110 by Nick O'Donohoe 3 volumes Veterinarian "BJ" Vaughan is still needed in Crossroads in this sequel to Under the Healing Sign (BR 10525). Some veterinary students assist at the birthing of unicorns, and BJ works with a new hatching of griffins. Meanwhile, problems infiltrate Crossroads, endangering its delicate balance. For senior high and older readers. 1996. Helm BR 12508 by Steven Gould 4 volumes For colonists to survive on Agatsu, once each generation someone must be imprinted with Earth's scientific knowledge contained in the Glass Helm. Dulan de Laal selects his oldest son to be that person. But his youngest son, Leland, climbs the needle and dons the helmet--without knowing the consequences. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Hero BR 11600 by S.L. Rottman 2 volumes Fifteen-year-old Sean is sent to a farm for a week's community service for fighting. Abandoned by his father and raised by an abusive mother, Sean finds acceptance and peace with the animals and the farmer, Mr. Hassler. With the help of some concerned adults, Sean is able to look forward to a better future. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. The Hobbit; or, There and Back Again BR 11595 by J.R.R. Tolkien 3 volumes The wandering wizard Gandalf recruits Bilbo Baggins, a Hobbit, to be the fourteenth member of an expedition. Hobbits prefer comfort to adventures, but Bilbo joins the quest and encounters many perils, including a dragon. For junior and senior high readers. 1966. An Island like You: Stories of the Barrio BR 11844 by Judith Ortiz Cofer 2 volumes Twelve short stories chronicle the lives of Puerto Rican teenagers in Paterson, New Jersey. Struggling to mature, the teens have to live in two cultures and speak two languages. In "Bad Influence," Rita is sent off to the island for the summer, to keep her away from boys, but she learns to like it there. For senior high and older readers. 1995. Jamie: The Elliott Cousins, Book 1 BR 12328 by Jean Thesman 1 volume Fifteen-year-old Jamie Elliott cannot wait to see her cousins Meredith and Teresa at the annual family reunion at the lake. Jamie has a big problem with her boyfriend Rick: he is emotionally abusive and she's afraid he's stalking her. Prequel to Meredith (BR 12329). For senior high readers. 1998. Joyride BR 11796 by Gretchen Olson 2 volumes When Jeff McKenzie and a friend take a joy ride through a farmer's bean field one night, Jeff has no idea he will spend the summer in a strawberry field. He had planned to play tennis, but this is the price he must pay for ruining the farmer's irrigation motor. Jeff learns a lot and is befriended by the farmer's daughter and a farm hand. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Kidnapped BR 12524 by Robert Louis Stevenson 2 volumes Young David Balfour relates his adventures of 1751 when he was kidnapped and marooned after a shipwreck, his journey through the wild Highlands of Scotland, his friendship with the Jacobite Alan Breck Stewart, and his suffering at the hands of his uncle Ebenezer Balfour of Shaws. For senior high and older readers. 1886. A Killing Frost BR 11739 by John Marsden 2 volumes In this sequel to The Dead of Night (BR 11708), six months have passed since the small group of Australian teens went into hiding after their community was seized by enemies. Their attempts to gather information and help the captured become more and more daring. Some violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995. Kissing Doorknobs BR 12306 by Terry Spencer Hesser 1 volume When she is eleven years old, Tara Sullivan begins to hear voices compelling her to repeat certain behaviors over and over. Tara drives her parents and friends to distraction, but until she meets another sufferer years later, she doesn't know she has obsessive-compulsive disorder and can be treated. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. The Learning Tree BR 11994 by Gordon Parks 3 volumes The story of a black family living in a small Kansas town during the 1920s, when African Americans were relegated to second-class citizenship and terrorized by racial violence. Adolescent Newt experiences his first romance, tangles with the town tough, and wrestles with his awe of death. Strong language and violence. For high school and older readers. 1963. Life in the Fat Lane BR 11737 by Cherie Bennett 2 volumes Beauty pageant winner Lara is crowned homecoming queen as a high school junior. Then, inexplicably, she begins to gain weight--and doesn't stop. Although finally diagnosed with a rare metabolic disorder, Lara has become one of the obese students she had pitied. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Lifted Up by Angels BR 11919 by Lurlene McDaniel 1 volume In this sequel to Angels Watching Over Me (BR 11918), Leah is seventeen, her bone cancer is miraculously in remission, and she chooses to spend her summer working in a town near the Amish friends she met at the hospital. Her feelings for Ethan increase, but the reality of their differences is always present. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Long Time Passing BR 11802 by Linda Crew 2 volumes When high school sophomore Kathy doesn't make the rally squad in 1966, she decides to forge a new identity as a folk-singing, artistic type. She embraces the turbulent sixties with her new group of friends, including the brooding but intriguing James. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Maggie: A Girl of the Streets and Selected Stories BR 11578 by Stephen Crane 2 volumes Six stories by the author of the Red Badge of Courage (BR 1449). In "Maggie," written in 1893, Crane portrays the sordid life and downfall of a poor Irish girl from the Bowery. Other selections depict small-town life and the experiences of young men in battle. For senior high and older readers. 1991. Meredith: The Elliott Cousins, Book 2 BR 12329 by Jean Thesman 1 volume After Meredith sees her boyfriend kissing one of her best friends, she feels betrayed. Her cousins Teresa and Jamie convince her it's not the end of the world--until the same girl makes a play for her new love interest, the boy next door. Sequel to Jamie (BR 12328). For senior high readers. 1998. Monster BR 12515 by Walter Dean Myers 1 volume 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. The Outsiders BR 11484 by S.E. Hinton 2 volumes This young adult classic is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Fourteen-year-old Ponyboy tells how it looks and feels to be a Greaser from the wrong side of the tracks. He describes the guerrilla raids into Greaser territory by their upper-middle-class enemy, the Socs, and the beating that led to a murder charge and two deaths. For junior and senior high readers. 1967. A Place to Call Home BR 11957 by Jackie French Koller 2 volumes Anna, fifteen, lives with her irresponsible mother, her five-year-old sister, Mandy, and baby brother, Casey. When her mother disappears, Anna decides to keep it a secret, because she thinks no one would want to keep a biracial teenager who has two white siblings. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Prejudice: Stories about Hate, Ignorance, Revelation, and Transformation BR 12101 edited by Daphne Muse 2 volumes Short stories and excerpts from novels dealing with prejudice of many types. In "Only Approved Indians Can Play," a basketball team forfeits a game because of some players' ethnic identity. In "White Trash," a poor girl with an accent is ostracized. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Prisoner of Time BR 11916 by Caroline B. Cooney 1 volume In this sequel to Out of Time (RC 46221, BR 10804), sixteen- year-old Devonny Stratton is being forced to marry a titled Englishman in the nineteenth century. She escapes this fate by time-travelling to the 1990s. Reluctantly assisting her is the brother of the twentieth-century girl who helped Devonny's brother, Strat, in the prequel. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Reef of Death BR 11814 by Paul Zindel 1 volume Maruul, an Aboriginal girl, and PC McPhee, an American boy, help their relatives dive for ancient treasure beneath the Australian reefs. But a killer fish and an unscrupulous scientist are also hunting in the sea. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Roverandom BR 11808 by J.R.R. Tolkien 1 volume A young and foolish dog is turned into a toy after biting a sorcerer. As a plaything, Roverandom is owned by a little boy named Two. After many adventures, Roverandom manages to be turned back into a real dog. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. Rules of the Road BR 11821 by Joan Bauer 2 volumes Sixteen-year-old Jenna loves selling shoes for the Chicago Gladstone Shoe Store. But when her drunken father arrives in town, Jenna jumps at the opportunity to drive ornery Mrs. Gladstone to Texas. Jenna and the elderly woman fret over the future of the store chain, now in Gladstone's son's unscrupulous hands. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Running Wild BR 11997 by Thomas J. Dygard 1 volume Pete Holman, always in trouble, is released from police custody to Coach Wilson on the condition that Pete join the football team. Pete reluctantly agrees, knowing his incorrigible friends will mock him. But, learning he is a natural receiver, he discovers purpose and friendship in being part of the team. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Sarah on Her Own BR 11793 by Karen M. Coombs 2 volumes Orphaned fourteen-year-old Sarah survives the 1620 trip from London to the New World, but her aunt does not. Her aunt's fianc‚, who sent for them, has also died. Not wanting to marry, become an indentured servant, or settle on the land she has been allotted, Sarah searches for a way home. Violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. The Scarlet Pimpernel BR 11965 by Baroness Orczy 2 volumes Europe, 1792. With the republican mob in frenzy, French aristocrats are being guillotined indiscriminately. A group of British adventurers, led by the mysterious "Scarlet Pimpernel," are spiriting innocent victims out of Paris. French agent Chauvelin arrives in England to discover the leader's true identity and enlists the help of a clever French beauty married to the foppish Sir Percy Blakeney. For senior high and older readers. 1905. Screen Test BR 11605 by David Klass 2 volumes A high school junior, Liz is uncomfortable with the attention her good looks bring, but she accepts a request to star in a student film. When this leads to a role in a Hollywood movie, Liz must decide if this is the life she wants. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Secret Star BR 11601 by Nancy Springer 1 volume Tess, fourteen, has lived alone with her stepfather since her mother died and has no memory of her childhood. Daddy is poor and uses a wheelchair, but Tess is happy at home until she meets Kamo--a young drifter who thinks they may be related. Some strong language and some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Soldier's Heart: A Novel of the Civil War BR 12076 by Gary Paulsen 1 volume When the war starts, fifteen-year-old Charley Goddard is eager to join up with the Minnesota Volunteers. The physical and mental agonies of combat change his attitude. Some violence. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. Stranded in Harmony BR 11412 by Barbara Shoup 2 volumes Despite being captain of the football team with a cheerleader girlfriend, high school senior Lucas Cantrell is disillusioned with his staid life in Harmony, Indiana. Lucas wishes he could have grown up during the turbulent 1960s until an eccentric cabin-bound relative and a woman with a radical past teach him the value of living in the present. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Striking Out BR 11696 by Will Weaver 2 volumes Billy Baggs, at thirteen, does the work of a full-grown man on his father's Minnesota farm. When the coach sees how strong Billy's arm is, he recruits him for summer baseball, chores willing. Prequel to Farm Team (BR 10506). For junior and senior high readers. 1993. Take It Easy BR 12541 by David Hill 1 volume New Zealand. Rob Kennedy, still mourning his mother's passing, joins five other teenagers for a week-long hike through rugged mountains. But when they wake up one morning, their adult guide is dead. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Teresa: The Elliott Cousins, Book 3 BR 12330 by Jean Thesman 1 volume Teresa's cousins Meredith and Jamie talk about their boyfriends, but Teresa's mother won't let her date. When the girls meet an artist, Ian, at the family reunion, Teresa decides to see him back in the city; maybe he can win over her mother. Sequel to Meredith (BR 12329). For senior high readers. 1998. Thin Ice BR 11573 by Marsha Qualey 2 volumes Arden's parents died in a plane crash when she was six, and her brother, Scott, dropped out of college to raise her. Now Arden is seventeen and Scott has disappeared, presumably drowned in a snowmobile accident. But Arden has reason to believe Scott has run away, and she's determined to find him. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. True North: A Novel of the Underground Railroad BR 11892 by Kathryn Lasky 2 volumes Narrative alternating between Bostonian Lucy Bradford and Afrika, a Virginia slave, tells how the lives of the two fourteen-year-olds were affected by the Underground Railroad. Lucy recounts her family's preparation for a wedding and her special relationship with her grandfather, while Afrika describes her difficult journey north. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. Twelve Shots: Outstanding Short Stories about Guns BR 11651 edited by Harry Mazer 2 volumes Short stories about guns and young people. Some are violent and some humorous; all acknowledge the power and presence of arms in American society. Includes selections by young adult authors Walter Dean Myers, Richard Peck, Ron Koertge, and Rita Williams-Garcia; relevant statistics; and a list of concerned organizations. Violence. For senior high and older readers. 1997. The Umbrella Man and Other Stories BR 12388 by Roald Dahl 2 volumes Thirteen short stories with surprise twist endings. In the title piece, a British gentleman sells his silk umbrella for mere taxi fare to a mother and daughter in a heavy downpour. When he doesn't hail a cab, they follow him to find out why. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996. Until Angels Close My Eyes BR 11920 by Lurlene McDaniel 1 volume In this sequel to Lifted Up by Angels (BR 11919), Leah, whose own cancer is still in remission, is shocked to learn that her stepfather has had cancer and it has now returned. Ethan, the young Amish man she loves, leaves his home to help her through this troubling time. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Welcome to the Ark BR 11564 by Stephanie S. Tolan 2 volumes In a chaotic future world, four highly intelligent teenagers communicate telepathically with other youth around the globe in an experimental program for troubled children. Eight years later, as adults, the group use their mental powers to stop violence in their environment. For senior high and older readers. 1996. What Child Is This? A Christmas Story BR 11516 by Caroline B. Cooney 1 volume Sixteen-year-old Matt and eight-year-old Katie have both had enough of foster homes. Matt, however, dreads facing Katie's disappointment when her Christmas wish of being adopted doesn't come true. Meanwhile his classmate Liz, who appears to have the perfect family, is dismayed by her parents' hypocrisy during the holidays. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. When She Was Good BR 11537 by Norma Fox Mazer 1 volume After their mother's death and their father's remarriage, Em and her sister, Pamela, run away to the city. At fourteen, Em must support and take care of her abusive, troubled older sister. When Pamela dies a few years later, Em attempts to live a normal life. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Whistle Me Home BR 11690 by Barbara Wersba 1 volume Being a tomboy, Noli is surprised when the new boy in school asks her out. She soon discovers that TJ is truly her soul mate and falls deeply in love with him. Noli is disappointed when, even after months, their relationship is still chaste. Then TJ confesses his sexual orientation to her. For senior high and older readers. 1997. Wildside BR 12502 by Steven Gould 3 volumes Charlie Newell, eighteen, inherits an unusual ranch. The back door of the barn opens into an alternate world containing extinct animals and mineral deposits. Charlie entrusts his secret to four friends, and together they begin mining gold. All is well until the government discovers their secret. For senior high and older readers. 1996. Zebra and Other Stories BR 11958 by Chaim Potok 1 volume Six short stories titled for the teenager portrayed. In "Zebra"--a nickname--a seriously injured boy meets a one- armed artist who teaches him more than art. In "Nava," a girl realizes that just saying no to a student drug dealer is not the end of the problem. For junior and senior high readers. 1998.