Diamonds in the Rough is a story about three sisters who have recently discovered that their father is the billionaire, Adrian Diamond. Struggling to adjust to their new school and to navigate their new lives as heiresses, this book is a fun read told from the perspectives of the three sisters, and their rival, Madison.
Brian Norwood is a star football player at Troy High School. Football is important to Brian and the town. His father was the star of the last championship team, and he has big footsteps to follow. When he gets the position of tight-end, a group called "The Big Six" gets him into some troubling traditions. His best friend Dylan drops out because of the bad stunts they perform. After making the biggest mistake of his life, Brian is faced with a problem: will he stop and repare his friendship with Dylan, or stick with "The Big Six" and keep getting into trouble?
This book is about a girl named Rachel. In her life her parents argue, her grandmother has been acting strangely, and her best friend doesn't want to talk to her. Then she overhears something in her synagogue's sanctuary. This causes her to change who she is and how she views the world.
Children’s early American history books tend to focus on men of the American Revolution, like George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. Thomas Jefferson is equally important, but he seems to be summed up in, a) writing the Declaration of Independence, and b) sponsoring Lewis and Clark.
This book is about loss and moving on after a life changing event happens. The main character loses his girlfriend and has a very challenging time moving forward with his life.
Aesops Secret is a tale of a family's ability to transform into a variety of species, and how a young 10 year old girl, Melinda, used her newfound ability to save her family. The HUttons, are descended from a group known as Athenites, shapeshifters.
Faith is a bright, introverted college student who is struggling to bring up her faltering grades and make a few more friends. Her nights are terrorized, however, by the surfacing of repressed memories. Her life gets more normal when she starts dating Jason--a sweet, handsome boy who takes the time to get past Faith’s emotional walls. Life is great--until someone begins raping students on campus. The violence, along with threats directed at Faith, leave her anxious and afraid.
When Macadoo is just a colt, he challenges his father, who is a huge Belgian stallion, in order protect his mother. His father shares a few words of wisdom that Macadoo will remember for the rest of his life. Soon thereafter, Macadoo is transported to a kill auction. However, a kind gentleman gives Macadoo another chance at life. Eventually, he finds a home. Along with Izzy, Poppa, and their mules, Macadoo will endure many adventures. Along the way, Macadoo wonders what his purpose in life is.
