Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Fiction >> Social Themes - General (see also headings under Family)

Kaitlyn Simons has had enough of her father calling her "Chubs." She hates the name, and she's beginning to hate him. To stop the name calling, she decides to go on a crash diet. A very strict and unhealthy diet. A diet that works all too well. After all, it's easy to lose weight when you don't eat, right? Kaitlyn quickly discovers that the rewards of being thin are fantastic. Boys in school take notice. Her popularity soars. Meanwhile, Kaitlyn restricts her diet even more. Unfortunately, Kaitlyn's unhealthy weight loss falls under the radar since her family has other problems. Big problems,...

Emma is incredibly shy. She is so shy, that she often struggles to make friends as she is too scared to even try Suddenly, a big opportunity comes her way, but she needs a team to help her. Emma will have to make friends in order to take on the task. Will Emma find the courage she needs to overcome her fears?

People from all backgrounds use and grow cannabis, commonly called marijuana, pot, or weed. Although cannabis cultivation is now legal and licensed in many states, it may be confusing to children that their loved ones have to lock up and hide their gardens. Thankfully, Stinky Steve is here to help explain the basics of cannabis and why people grow it. Don't lie to the children in your life; let Stinky Steve help you to teach them the basics about cannabis and cannabis safety today

This is the first book of a wacky series that secretly discourages BULLYING, encourages LOVE and revolves around the adventurous daily life of a six year old girl named Relle and her best friend, an orange elephant, named Ellis. The two of them live in the town of Rayville with Relle's Grandma Cherry. She wants them to accompany her on daily errands, but she is forgetful and has to go back to get something everytime. While Grandma is away the fun begins for Relle and Ellis. Whether it is summer, fall, winter or spring these are adventures you don't want to miss.

From award-winning author Ellen Potter comes a charming new chapter book series where kids, lobster boats, and a hint of magic are part of everyday life.
There are three things you should know about Piper Green:
1. She always says what's on her mind (even when she probably shouldn't).
2. She rides a lobster boat to school.
3. There is a Fairy Tree in her front yard.
Life on an island in Maine is always interesting. But when a new teacher starts at Piper's school--and doesn't appreciate the special, um, accessory that Piper has decided to wear--there may be...

FunDza brings you a second collection of its most popular short stories given Big Ups by FunDza fans. What does it feel like being bullied because you are different? Can a nerd get his dream girl? Should one marry for love or money? What would you do if you found a zombie in your back yard? To find out, read these exciting stories written specially for young South Africans by a range of Southern African authors.

Erin Mitchell knew who she was, who her friends were, and she was content. Then he happened, and her whole life changed overnight. Hoisted into popularity, sex, parties and more, Erin's choices mounded until last week when they all came tumbling down in an avalanche of deception and lies. Jake Cunningham, the guy of her dreams, cheated on her with her best friend, Carrie. The best and worst four months of Erin Mitchell's life just ended with a crescendo, her heart breaking. A scenic ride into the mountains on the Yellow Brook Express, cuddled beside her cousin and mentor, Sarah, she came to...

Kendrick Parker isn't quite sure what's going on with his life. He doesn't know if the girl he is interested in really likes him back and his best friend is having troubles of her own. More importantly, his parents are keeping him up at night with their yelling. It's getting harder and harder to get to school on time, something his history and track coach, Mr. Douglass notices. Hoping to inspire Kendrick, Mr. Douglass hands him a copy of the graphic novel version of Mirror to America, renowned historian John Hope Franklin's autobiography. Little does he realize how much it will encourage him...

Whose Forest Is It? Is a fun story where good overcomes evil and the trees of the forest learn a lesson about standing together as one, and who it is that really owns the forest

These delightful stories tell about a kitty named Caddy, who loves adventure, but has many life lessons to learn. Each story has some problem to deal with, such as being bullied, following along with what others do, and not thinking of the possible results of actions taken. But most of all, the stories in Caddy's Adventures are designed to emphasize the love and acceptance that children need to experience within their families. The child (kitty) is not expected to be "perfect," but to be "good enough," which is a well-known theory in psychological development. Marilyn Ansevin Austin of Olney,...

Her name's Catherine, but her daddy just calls her Cat. Cat may be little, but she has big plans: she wants to save the world

Every day Cat comes up with a new way to save the world, and every day her daddy tells her she just might, one day. But while Cat has plenty of plans for making the world a better place, she never tries to do any of them. They're all for when she grows up. She doesn't know how to save the world right now.

Cat's daddy realizes this, and on one special day decides to teach Cat saving the world doesn't always mean making huge changes. Sometimes...

Beautiful Brown Boy speaks to the hearts and minds of young African American boys. It was written to inspire and motivate young boys. It is not easy to raise a strong boy alone, and it takes a village to shape and mold them into great men They must be reminded that they are loved and valued.

Ten-year-old Alan doesn't live in a fantasy world, but he visits one as often as he can.

In the summer of 2001, Alan and Zak try to fill their days with magic and adventure. Bike rides turn into epic quests, while evenings are spent reading books, watching movies, or better yet, creating original stories and characters.

Zak unknowingly helps Alan with life at home, where Alan's mother struggles nightly with the lure of alcohol. Both Alan and his mom, each in their own way, find a purpose and a comfort in escaping reality for a little while.

But reality is about to change.

Now...

Twins Max and Mollie find beautiful and colorful treasures on the beach. Could they REALLY have found diamonds and rubies? And where did they come from? Perhaps they were dropped from a pirate ship hundreds of years ago or had been buried near by in an old treasure chest. Discover the magic that happens when their treasures lead them to a wise old woman whose magical powers and stories teach Max and Mollie a valuable lesson in character building. A lesson that is far more valuable than any treasures they might find or any pirate's gold or diamonds.

Imogen is a college student that has dedicated her life to researching the science behind suicide. She had goals and dreams, but sometimes in life things just go wrong.

Mariah really wants to take over her parents' fruit shop one day, but they don't think she can do it. Why? Because she's blind. When her parents leave on vacation, Mariah gets her hands on the keys to the store. With the help of her parrot sidekick, Blue, Mariah must find a way to get the job done.

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