Akil once loved playing basketball. But for the last two years, his heart hasn't been in the game. When an old friend shows up, she reignites his passion for hoops. Will Akil play it safe, or get back on the court?
Is there buried treasure at Summer Lake? Best friends Cora and Rayna can’t wait to find out. The girls are opposites. But they both like to hike. The trip is a little risky with all the wildfires. But the idea of finding treasure is too good. It’s all set. Then Rayna backs out. Cora decides to go it alone. Maybe not the best decision ...
Victor Flores is a natural born runner, but his struggles with bullying throw him off track. Then a surprising opportunity presents itself. Does Victor have the strength and self-confidence to get back into the race?
Angel "Wings" Alvarez is a baseball star. But an injury caused by a good friend forces him off the field. Can Angel find a way to forgive his friend? Will Angel ever play ball again?
Terrance Wright is struggling. Between being bullied and having a hard time with his schoolwork, Terrance is feeling low. But when he's asked to join the football team, his outlook begins to brighten. Will this opportunity give Terrance the confidence to make some changes in life?
Jordy "Dunk" Duncan hails from a family of star basketball players. After being cut from the team, Jordy secretly finds a passion in a different sport - one that comes with new risks. Will Jordy find the courage to tell his family the truth? How will they react to his newfound interest?
Corey Thompson is a smart, talented basketball player. When his former mentor lets him down, Corey leaves the game behind. Encouraged by a friend, he tries a new sport. But will a danger from his past ruin Corey's future?
All summer, Hugo had practiced at the batting cages. He can't wait for practice to start at school. But he's shaken when he learns his best friend, Eli, won't be playing. Does Hugo have the confidence to make it through the season alone? Will wanting to fit in change him?
Micah Sharp isn't thrilled to be the new student at school. But the chance to make better decisions and sharpen his basketball skills keeps him focused. Will Micah manage to stay out of trouble this time? Has he really escaped his past mistakes?
Jay Reed is headed down the wrong path. The teen often skips school to hang out with his troublemaking friends. Concerned, Jay's mom sends him to live with his strict Uncle Ron in the city. There, Jay takes up soccer, and learns about teamwork, grit, and making good choices in life.
Ruben's life changes after the unexpected death of his older brother. Without his brother's protection, Ruben is bullied. Will the encouragement of a mentor and the support of a coach help Ruben face his fears?
Meeting someone who interests you at a football game sounds like a romantic movie. But what are the odds she will say yes if you ask her out?
Bree was in big trouble. She was barely getting by. Her older brother drank too much. Her boss was a crook. And her aunt was slowly losing it. Then there was the empty apartment next door. The crying; The screams; Something was not right ... This three-book series keeps the tension tight and the interest high.
Bree was in big trouble. She was barely getting by. Her older brother drank too much. Her boss was a crook. And her aunt was slowly losing it. Then there was the empty apartment next door. The crying; The screams; Something was not right ...This three-book series keeps the tension tight and the interest high.
Torres, who works for the security manager, knows it. But who will guard the security team?
Bree was in big trouble. She was barely getting by. Her older brother drank too much. Her boss was a crook. And her aunt was slowly losing it. Then there was the empty apartment next door. The crying; The screams; Something was not right ...This three-book series keeps the tension tight and the interest high.
Ryan wants to be class president but his competition is a popular female classmate. She thinks she has the election won, but the nature of atoms may just change that.
Greg's older sister, Hope, joins the army and goes to war, but then tradedy strikes. She is hit by a bomb and loses her leg. Greg anxiously awaits her coming home.
Drones are a lot of fun to pilot, but what happens when a teenage boy uses his drone to invade his sister's privacy?
Tyrone's mom tells him not to wear his hoodie at night. It could get him killed by the police. Too many black sons are dying.
A school bully disrupts a major test for one student, but he soon gets a taste of his own medicine.
Jair Nobles still remembers how great it felt. After he and Zander Peterson rescued two girls at a party that got out of hand, other students were full of admiration. Acceptance felt great. But the attention was short-lived. His old life hadn't been happy, but at least it felt familiar. Looking back, he could remember one bright moment. The night everyone thought he was a hero. He would do anything to feel like that again. Anything.
Capital Central High School students Marley and Hector want a better life beyond their northeast D.C. neighborhood. So they study hard, taking extra classes at Tech to get ahead. Book 4 in the Cap Central series continues to explore the broad challenges facing urban schools, including crime, poverty, and encroaching gentrification.
The beach town of Wreckers Cove is rugged, beautiful and just a little spooky the perfect place for a luxury resort. The town's Museum of the Macabre features a chilling new exhibit of human bones and skeletons. The owner claims they're all fake but journalist Wilma Roberts believes otherwise.
Pip is headed for an apprenticeship at the blacksmith's forge. Then an anonymous donor appears, and sends Pip to London to live as a gentleman. Pip is sure he knows the identity of his secret benefactor. He couldn't be more surprised when he finds that he's been mistaken all along.
