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Chandy Hayes lives in a comfortable home with her mom and dad in the Midwest. She treasures the country life and all the nature that surrounds her. She believes her boyfriend, Kyle, is the cutest and sincerest guy in her school. She truly believes she is one of the luckiest teenagers in Missouri. At least--until that horrible night three years ago. The night that changed her life forever. She knows nothing will ever be the same again. It is as if her mom just fell off the face of the earth, leaving no clues behind whatsoever. Chandy is certain her mother is still alive. But no one believes hers, not even her dad. She swears her mother is leaving her signs and trying to tell her something, but she has no idea what it is. She is not prepared how chaotic her life is about to come nor prepared for the danger that lies ahead......

'Family is Family' is a picture book for children approximate age 2-7 years old. It is beginning picture book to introduce different lifestyles and families to young children. It has pictures of a single child family, extended families, same-sex families, adopted children in families, interracial families, and children that live in group homes. In each picture story, the child feels lucky to have the family that they have, which all children should feel this way. It is a book to help reduce bullying in today's world by teaching children that all families are important no matter the circumstances. If we introduce the diverse families to children when they are young, maybe they will be more likely not to bully children that are different.

Thomas Briggs is an average person, unaccustomed to violence and deadly misfortune. That all changes when he embarks on a quest to find his parents in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. Follow Thomas and his sister, Mindy, as they travel from Seattle to Albuquerque in search of their parents! Thomas is forced to change his ways if they have any hope of staying alive, no matter how much his sister disapproves. How far would you go to survive?

Kade didn't realize just how much his world would fall apart when his parents found out that he was gay. Although his mother supported him, his father was furious. This novel shows the emotional roller coaster that Kade and his family experiment as they try to understand homosexuality. Kade and his best friend, John, actually witness some of the hatred that exists in this country. Each day becomes a struggle for John as he battles with his own sexual identity. Kade wants to help his friend feel worthy. Kade's mother, Monica, is enraged at the way homosexuals are treated. She comes up with a proposal for the school board that will help end bullying in the schools. All is going as planned until Kade suddenly disappears. This is a powerful story that will hopefully help people view the LGBT community in a more positive way.

Jodie's never prayer in her life, and she doesn't intend to start! But fifteen-year old Tara believes she can convince her abused friend to have faith. Jodie James knows how rough life truly can be. Not only does she have to deal with the struggles of living in the New York slums, but she has to come home to an alcoholic mother who is mentally and physically abusive. When newcomer on the block, Tara Woodward, finds herself in a run with a local gang member, Jodie puts all of her worries behind to help the stranger. While they both would like to believe the problems would stop there, they seem to always find themselves in the middle of bad situations....including the disappearance of Jodie's sister. As Jodie and Tara struggle to survive the ghetto, their irreconcilable differences collide, but the one thing the both agree on is that no on is safe in the 'hood!

Can you imagine being fourteen and having to spend your entire summer in an army-green tent? And your only true companion is your diary. This is how Jenny Baxter visualizes her summer after her parents inform her that they will all be spending the summer at a campground in New York while her father finishes a construction job. Jenny doesn't understand why her parents won't let her stay with granny in her hometown, Elk Mills, Missouri. She assumes it's because they don't trust her because of a trivial incident that happened in her past. Jenny isn't expecting the adventures that Darien Lake Campground creates. She meets the guy of her dreams along with a diverse group of friends. This novel displays the youthful emotions of a teenaged girl experimenting with peer pressure, first love, and resentment toward her father. After meeting the stunning and witty Tom Byrd, Jenny is determined to have him as a boyfriend, despite the fact that she is fourteen and he is seventeen. Without thinking, Jenny lies about her age. Before long Jenny and Tom fall in love, in spite of the lies that surface. After dating Tom for a month, Jenny is certain she'll never love another. But the painful day comes when she has to return home. She can't imagine going back to Elk Mills and continuing as if the summer never happened. Jenny knows she'll love Tom forever-but can a long-distant relationship last? The story doesn't teach a moral lesson, but rather suggests the actions and manners of normal teenagers, and how they cope with the disappointments in life. You'll share Jenny's laughter along with her tears as she struggles through adolescents.

Illegal Goodbye is the story of twin sisters, Kelli and Kari Raker, and how their lives are entangled--and forever changed--by the menace of abduction. Kari and her best friend's playful flirting at a local mall insinuates more than what they intend. Their vulnerablitly costs them more than just a fun-filled shopping day--and by the time they decide to bail out--it's too late! Vaar Roami, a powerful, ruthless Turkish figure, arranges a treacherous journey that could separate Kari from her twin sister forever. Meanwhile, Kelli is devasted that her sister has disappeared. She is convinced that the silver Porsche that has been following her is connected with Kari and Jill's abduction. The twisting nightmare unfolds as Kelli intervenes with the police captiain's investigation and discovers more bizarre links to the case. Although Kelli's life sparks danger, she's determine to find her sister, regardless of the consequences she encounters along the way.

David and Josh are just two loners in high school who just want to be accepted and treated fairly, but their classmates don't see it that way and continued to bully them. Their home life isn't much better. They both come from single-parent homes. David's mom spends all her spare time with her boyfriend, and Josh's abusive mother hangs out at the bar regularly. Professor Slate is a ruthless computer genius who preys on desperate, lonely high school kids to carry out devious acts. He didn't have any trouble convincing David and Josh to join his unique group, 'Hidden Undertakers, ' and assigning them to a mission. Cally Reeves just made varsity football cheerleader and is thrilled about her upcoming senior year. She didn't think life could get any better until her long-time crush asked her out. She couldn't believe everything was going so smoothly-or so she thought. Cally's life is about to be changed forever. She learns quickly that evil can exist anywhere: behind any face, behind any door, and down any hall. 'Last Laugh in the Halls' will make you mad and make you cry, but mostly it will show you how deceiving the Internet can be. A must read for all teenagers.