Bøger af Alison Cheah

Alex can't believe his parents want to move to Alaska in January. For the whole nine days of their drive from California, he can't move beyond the cold dark days and the disaster of leaving behind all his friends.Busy complaining about what he has to leave, he almost misses what's waiting for him-Alaska-style winter adventure, definition-changing friendships, courage-stretching situations, and the dog he's always wanted.And winter doesn't last forever. Soon Alex discovers a new side of himself and a new question about who had made the plans for his life.

Two lonely girlsTwo distant continents.Two widely dissimilar ways of life.When twelve-year-old Jessica is orphaned, Aunt Sophia takes her to live inCalifornia. Thrown among people who are too busy for her,she wonders whether she will ever find a place to belong.Then her Sunday school teacher invites her to join a trip to the Himalayasto tell children about Jesus. Jessica doesn't know Jesus,but she does want to see the Himalayas.While there, she meets Sarita, a girl her own age who works in the fieldsto earn her food. Sarita's life experience is so different from her ownJessica wonders if they have anything in common.Yet a surprise friendship grows, and Jessica learns it is not always theperson with an easy life who finds true happiness.

Tommy is glad of friendships which make him forget the situation at home. His father's illness makes his behavior so unpredictable that the whole family must tip-toe around him for fear of becoming the butt of his anger.Elise wishes her twin sister didn't think being champion swimmers was an adequate goal for their lives. She has her own dreams to fulfil.Carrie hides a secret, avoiding other students so nobody will ever find it out. But Tommy and Elise both look to Carrie to save them from their situations.Until she disappears.Tommy's protective instinct kicks in, and Elise reassesses her priorities so she can help keep Carrie safe.