by Monica Hughes (2004)
Unemployed after high school in the highly robotic society of 2154, Lisse and seven friends resign themselves to a boring existence in their "Designated Area" until the government invites them to play The Game.
David Yelland
Since his Mum died Leo's dad has changed and gets drunk regularly - Leo tries to cover it up but realises that he must do something to help - but what? Leo's dad has changed. Since Mum died, his drinking is worse and now he's a different person, someone Leo doesn't recognize. The truth is that Leo is covering up for him and when things get bad Leo escapes into his own head, pretending everything's OK.
Qi'ou Maikeli'er (Kyo Maclear) wen
Vanessa's sister, Virginia, is in a "wolfish" mood -- growling, howling and acting very strange. Vanessa tries everything she can think of to cheer her up, but nothing seems to work. Loosely based on the relationship between author Virginia Woolf and her sister, painter Vanessa Bell.
Jake Maddox
Amanda has always dreamed of being captain of a cheerleading squad, and this year, she is! But she soon realizes that being captain is harder than she thought. Not only does she have to lead the squad, she has to inspire them, and that’s hard work.
[written and illustrated] by Mary Neel Green
After being caught in a trap by pygmies in an African forest, a young animal that they call a donkey learns that he is really an okapi.