Ritch Hanson is having a tough time. His grades are falling, he’s wading through a stifling blanket of grief and depression, and his future is slipping away from him. Everyone who loves him can see he needs help. The question is: what is the best...

Crocodile Mothers Eat Their Young by Avi Morris is a work of fiction, although sadly, many kids have actually experienced what happens in the story. The story is told through foster father Hal Allen's eyes. At times the reader experiences what the kids, Selena and...

Ciao by Bethany Lopez is about Melissa and the challenges she faces in her sophomore year at Dearborn High. It's the beginning of a new academic year for Melissa after an enjoyable summer of relaxing and hanging out with friends. She is aware of the...