by Hila Colman (1987)
Sixteen-year-old Emily is in the car with her boyfriend when he hits and kills a young boy she knows, and that death has a dramatic effect on them, the boy's family, and Emily's own parents.
Louise Doughty
When two police officers knock on Laura's door, her life changes forever. Her nine-year old daughter Betty has been hit by a car and killed. Laura is left both devastated and desperate for revenge against the man responsible for Betty's death.
Lynn Hall
Growing up in a small Missouri town and feeling unloved at home, thirteen-year-old Marty is determined to find a way to keep a special greyhound puppy from the kennel where she works.
Vera Cleaver
When her adored baby brother suddenly dies of pneumonia, eleven-year-old Belle is left to cope with the devastating effects on her family.
Ariela Anhalt
Briar Academy senior Luke prefers avoiding conflict and letting others make his decisions, but he is compelled to choose whether or not to stand by the best friend whose reckless behavior has endangered Luke and may have caused another student's death.