by Janet Gurtler (2012)
Samantha, having kissed Alex to make Zee jealous, becomes the school pariah and a media sensation after Alex dies shortly after they kissed. The plot contains profanity and sexual situations. Samantha didn't mean to hurt anyone. She was just trying to fit in... And she wanted to make Zee a little jealous after he completely ditched her for a prettier girl. So she kissed Alex. And then he died--right in her arms. Sam is now the school pariah and a media sensation. Consumed with guilt, she'll have to find strength that goes way deeper than the fastest time in the 200-meter butterfly. Because if she can't figure out how to forgive herself, no one else will either.
Marguerite M. Furlong
Alexander's friend, Kiri the kea bird, invites him to come visit her, and Alex can't wait to go on his very first plane ride! This book outlines the special steps Alex and his family take to manage his food allergy on this trip.
Carol Carrick
A nine-year-old boy tries to come to terms with his grief and anger when his father develops cancer, gradually becomes weaker and weaker, and then dies.
Katie Marsico
Young children are naturally curious about themselves. Tell Me Why I Can't Eat Peanuts offers answers to their most compelling questions about allergies. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
Deborah A. Levine and JillEllyn Riley
When Liza suggests they all take a cooking class with the chef from her favorite cooking show for the project, the girls are on board, but they need an adult to take the class with them. It seems like the perfect opportunity to snag some quality time with their overscheduled, overstressed mothers, if they can convince them to sign up!