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A Pair of Kings - Tom Gnagey (teen)
A teen boy and an old man - both artists - join forces to clear themselves of separate murder charges pending hundreds of miles away from their Ozark Mountain hideaway. Suspense, adventure, and lots of conversations about life, growing up, and relationships.
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36 Hours to Live: The diary of a teenage suicide (mature teen) 224 PAGES
In this diary, Craig Franklin, a very bright, very sad 16 year old boy, carefully chronicled the final 36 hours before swallowing the pills to end his life. "As depressing as the title may soud, tghis may well be the most positive and uplifting book tgeenagers and their parents could ever read." (So says Dr. Susan Crossman, Adolescent psychologist.) The diary is cradled betwween a forward that sensitively prepares the reader for what is to follow and a reassuring and inspiring epilogue that provides hope and purpose to guide one through life's dark and desperate moments.
How to Handle Your Parents: a guide for teens GF Hutchison 150 pages
The theme of this book is that teens have a great deal of contgrol over how thier parents treat them - rfaise them - and tghat they (tgeens)d can take charge to imporvea things when the parents won't or can't. It provides specific information and concrete steps to analyze why parents act the way they do, how to plaljn a remedial program, and how to carry it out successfully. It includes discussions of what appropriate adjustment (mental health) is, typical 'types' of problem parents, the basic lasws of learning (and teachingd), and seveal simple rules that help one get along with just about anybodey they'll ever meet. Each suggestionis illustrated fdrom teh authour45's vawse4 e3xper4i9e3nce whor4king with teens and families.
Bewildering Bond- John Hammond & Gary Hutchison (teen)
Early in thier senior year, the co-captains of a small town football team - Will and Matt, who have been bitter life-long enemies (quick to beat each other to a pulp) - are forced to cooperate as they work together to solve a mystery involving the team. Along with Will's girlfriend, Amanda, and Becky - Matt's long time best friend - they launch a fund raising campaign to purchase new athletic equipment the school cannot afford. It is a story that examines changing relationships as the boys deiscover those things about life that are really most important. There is lots of action (black eyes and bruises acquired on the field and off), plenty of romance, and page after page of chuckles and smiles. (Author, John, was 15 when he wrote this story.)
Lucky in Life - John Hammond & Gary Hutchison (teen) 144 pages
Justin Fox, 15, is an excellent baseball player. He goes all out to be the best he can be. Otherwise, he's pretty average and the fact that he comes from a money-poor, rural home seldom enters his mind. Near the end of his Sophomore year his dog, Luck, becomes very sick. Because of the vet's bills, he can't take his girl friend to the Spring Dance. His best friend is Billy, a self-described 'spoiled rich brat.' Can Justin rally from his batting slump? What about Lucky? Will he be able to take his girl friend to the dance? Do rich brats really ever change? There is lots of fun along the way. (Author, John, was 16 when he wrote this story.)
The Life and Loves of Adam Carter - John Hammond & Gary Hutchison (teen) 197 pgs
Every Saturday night, Adam Carter, a high school senior, writes in his journal recalling the high (and low) lights of the week just past, and looking forward to the one coming up. This book shares entries from mid-August during which a tragic accident befalls his younger brother, to graduation in late May when the wonder of all wonders occurs for him. Along the way Adam finds his first true love and has very successful football and baseball seasons. His overriding concern is the care and rehabilitation of his brother's spinal injury. The reader will enjoy the boys' humor, feel for them in their moments of sadness and despair, and appreciate their courage and unfaltering brotherly bond. (Author, John, was 18 when he wrote this story.)
Disaster at Disappearing Creek: David Drake A novel for teenagers 158 pages
Two teenage boys, who are the worst of enemies, become trapped together in a deep, slick-walled, dark cave. The only escape is through a tiny, seemingly unreachable hole in the roof a hundred feet above. As they work toward their common goal - escape - they grow to understand and appreciate each other. The story demonstrates the growth of positive values and mutual understanding and appreciation. It becomes apparent that judging someone without getting to know him first can lead to unfortunate mis-perceptions.
Flight! - Tom Gnagey (12 through adults) 175 pages
A newly orphaned boy is paired with a recently retired man (a distant relative) and both are relocated and given new identities to protect the boy from a group of evil people wanting him dead. There are mysteries to solve – mysteries that eventually get them caught and their lives put in danger. There is lots of good conversation about topics that are important to young men. Exciting. Challenging. Fun.
Kidd's Grand Adventure – David Drake (ten through adult) 178 pages
Kidd, almost thirteen, and his adoptive father, who everyone calls Gramps, a recently retired teacher, are pursued cross-country by a wealthy scoundrel named Nivens, who falsely claims Kidd as his biological grandson and has vowed to kidnap him if necessary. The pair travels from one small town to another in Walooma Watooka, the name Kidd gave to their comfortable, big, remolded, blue, school bus. At every stop they find people in need of their assistance and gladly provide it. Kidd begins learning about the romantic side of life (just a little) and Gramps adjusts to suddenly having a young man, rather than a little boy at his side. Lots of fun and adventure.
Replacement Kid - David Drake (ten through adult) 158 pages
Twelve-year old Zach is dumped, kicking and screaming, into the county orphanage one dark, cold, November night. With his mother suddenly gone, he begins testing a relationship with the wise, old, white-bearded handyman. Rocky at first, it develops into a loving friendship. Zach systematically undermines the attempts to place him into foster and adoptive homes. A final crisis, when his old friend is seriously injured near Christmas, helps the boy set his life straight. The story is fun, touching, and rewarding reading for all ages.
Secrets of the Hidden Valley: David Drake 184 pages
A fantasy adventure novel for middle and upper grade readers.
A twelve year old boy suddenly finds himself parentless and stranded alone in a lost valley filled with ancient American Indian mysteries and magic. Two most unlikely companions join him. Magically transformed into Native American lads when they don their stunning buckskins, they mount their beautiful palomino ponies and race off into one "day-saving" adventure after another. The story demonstrates how positive values and dedication to helpfulness can build a happy and successful life. Lots of fun.
THE TOMMY POWERS, SUPERHEREO SERIES: David Drake (9 to 15 year olds)
Tommy Powers (an almost 13 year old orphan) has never really been what you would call a typical kid, but when he meets the ancient Sage who helps him discover his awesome super powers there can be no doubt about it! He learns that he belongs to a race of special being – the Calibrators – whose secret mission in life to keep the World safe from evil forces. From time to time Tommy teaches his readers how to perform some of his super powers (really!). See the four books in the series listed below.
Tommy Powers and the Sage of the Calibrators (Book One – 227 pages)
In this Book One of the series, the wise old Sage (and his 13 year old alter ego, Gus) help Tommy learn to control and use his magical abilities. In the process, he comes face to face with Antipathy, an evil being with super powers who is intent on destroying mankind. With no help at hand, inexperienced Tommy has to handle the powerful villain alone.
Tommy Powers and the Mutant Stranger (Book Two – 210 [pages)
A new problem arises for Tommy. Somebody is out to kill him! His new assailant, The Mutant Stranger, makes no attempt to hide himself or what he's up to. He also has super powers (including lethal laser vision) and has pledged his allegiance to Antipathy, Tommy's evil adversary from the Book One. How will Tommy be able to change such a single-minded bad guy into one of the good guys – or will he?
Tommy Powers and the Sorcerer of Akmindo Teeki (Book Three - 197 pages)
Tommy welcomes an unlikely new partner in his fight against evil. This time his foe is a brilliant magician who uses mind control methods to force people all over the world to live according to the will of the Society of the Enlightened – a group of powerful monks whose home is high in the remote mountains of Tibet. They believe they know the only TRUTH and therefore have the right to force it on people everywhere. Along the way comes Tommy's fourteenth birthday, the one time he will be allowed to be with his biological parents. He's not sure he wants to meet them. Tommy teaches the reader one of his super powers.
Tommy Powers and the Replicator of Rio Azul (Book Four – 203 pages)
Tommy and Andy team up to save the world’s gold supply which systematically being robbed by a most unlikely thief – the chief of a small tribe, native to the high Andes Mountains in South America. To carry out his evil plan, he uses his magical power to make identical copies of people and things. Along the way the pair of superhe3roes hide and card for two boys kidnapped by rival crime families and begin working to save the homeless 'trash kids' who struggle to survive on the back streets of Brazil. Lots of action. Lots of good conversation. There is a life changing turn of events for Andrew.
