Author: Linda Oatman High
Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing
ISBN: 1612479987
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
Like watching a movie frame by frame, we watch Lexi come unglued in this novel in verse. She’s alienated from school and family. Her father is in the county jail. She cannot connect with her chain-smoking stepmom. Her brother, Blaine, is trapped in his own autistic world. And her infant sister’s death has sent her into a spiral of grief and rebellion. Bright, witty, and irreverent, Lexi tries to navigate the rocky transition from adolescent to young woman. Just like prose, a novel in verse tells a story. But verse is unique because readers access the text through short “chapters,” or poems. The varying lengths of the chapters are ideal for a struggling reader, giving them breaks to collect their thoughts, to imagine the characters in their mind’s eye, and to set the scene—like a frame in a movie. The structure of poetry makes the books appear less intimidating, with plenty of airy white space. Moreover, the depth and substance conveyed in verse is every bit as deep and real as in a Gravel Road prose novel.
Teeny Little Grief Machines
Author: Linda Oatman High
Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing
ISBN: 1612479987
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
Like watching a movie frame by frame, we watch Lexi come unglued in this novel in verse. She’s alienated from school and family. Her father is in the county jail. She cannot connect with her chain-smoking stepmom. Her brother, Blaine, is trapped in his own autistic world. And her infant sister’s death has sent her into a spiral of grief and rebellion. Bright, witty, and irreverent, Lexi tries to navigate the rocky transition from adolescent to young woman. Just like prose, a novel in verse tells a story. But verse is unique because readers access the text through short “chapters,” or poems. The varying lengths of the chapters are ideal for a struggling reader, giving them breaks to collect their thoughts, to imagine the characters in their mind’s eye, and to set the scene—like a frame in a movie. The structure of poetry makes the books appear less intimidating, with plenty of airy white space. Moreover, the depth and substance conveyed in verse is every bit as deep and real as in a Gravel Road prose novel.
Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing
ISBN: 1612479987
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
Like watching a movie frame by frame, we watch Lexi come unglued in this novel in verse. She’s alienated from school and family. Her father is in the county jail. She cannot connect with her chain-smoking stepmom. Her brother, Blaine, is trapped in his own autistic world. And her infant sister’s death has sent her into a spiral of grief and rebellion. Bright, witty, and irreverent, Lexi tries to navigate the rocky transition from adolescent to young woman. Just like prose, a novel in verse tells a story. But verse is unique because readers access the text through short “chapters,” or poems. The varying lengths of the chapters are ideal for a struggling reader, giving them breaks to collect their thoughts, to imagine the characters in their mind’s eye, and to set the scene—like a frame in a movie. The structure of poetry makes the books appear less intimidating, with plenty of airy white space. Moreover, the depth and substance conveyed in verse is every bit as deep and real as in a Gravel Road prose novel.
Teeny Little Grief Machines
Author: Linda Oatman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781484434291
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Reading Level 3.0 Like watching a movie frame by frame, we watch Lexi come unglued. She's alienated. She cannot connect with her off kilter family. And tragedy sends her into a downward spiral. Bright, witty, and irreverent, Lexi tries to navigate th
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781484434291
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Reading Level 3.0 Like watching a movie frame by frame, we watch Lexi come unglued. She's alienated. She cannot connect with her off kilter family. And tragedy sends her into a downward spiral. Bright, witty, and irreverent, Lexi tries to navigate th
FatherSonFather
Author: Evan Jacobs
Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing
ISBN: 1630786764
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
THEMES: Fathers and Sons, Transgender, Prejudice, Death of a Parent. Jeff knew his dad wouldn’t live forever. But he had already lost his mom. It would be too unfair. The 9-1-1 call was shocking. The hospital, impersonal. When his dad improved, he was transferred to a rehabilitation facility. There, a transgender nurse took over his care. Jeff was appalled. But slowly, his admiration for her grew.
Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing
ISBN: 1630786764
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
THEMES: Fathers and Sons, Transgender, Prejudice, Death of a Parent. Jeff knew his dad wouldn’t live forever. But he had already lost his mom. It would be too unfair. The 9-1-1 call was shocking. The hospital, impersonal. When his dad improved, he was transferred to a rehabilitation facility. There, a transgender nurse took over his care. Jeff was appalled. But slowly, his admiration for her grew.
Teeny Little Grief Machines
Author: Linda Oatman High
Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing
ISBN: 1645982807
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Themes: Realistic Fiction, Poetry, Verse, Depression, Self Harm, Death, Teen Angst, Teen, Young Adult, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. Like watching a movie frame by frame, we watch Lexi come unglued in this novel in verse. Sheês alienated from school and family. Her father is in the county jail. She cannot connect with her chain-smoking stepmom. Her brother, Blaine, is trapped in his own autistic world. And her infant sisterês death has sent her into a spiral of grief and rebellion. Bright, witty, and irreverent, Lexi tries to navigate the rocky transition from adolescent to young woman. Just like prose, a novel in verse tells a story. But verse is unique because readers access the text through short chapters, or poems. The varying lengths of the chapters are ideal for a struggling reader, giving them breaks to collect their thoughts, to imagine the characters in their mindês eye, and to set the scenelike a frame in a movie. The structure of poetry makes the books appear less intimidating, with plenty of airy white space. Moreover, the depth and substance conveyed in verse is every bit as deep and real as in a Gravel Road prose novel.
Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing
ISBN: 1645982807
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Themes: Realistic Fiction, Poetry, Verse, Depression, Self Harm, Death, Teen Angst, Teen, Young Adult, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. Like watching a movie frame by frame, we watch Lexi come unglued in this novel in verse. Sheês alienated from school and family. Her father is in the county jail. She cannot connect with her chain-smoking stepmom. Her brother, Blaine, is trapped in his own autistic world. And her infant sisterês death has sent her into a spiral of grief and rebellion. Bright, witty, and irreverent, Lexi tries to navigate the rocky transition from adolescent to young woman. Just like prose, a novel in verse tells a story. But verse is unique because readers access the text through short chapters, or poems. The varying lengths of the chapters are ideal for a struggling reader, giving them breaks to collect their thoughts, to imagine the characters in their mindês eye, and to set the scenelike a frame in a movie. The structure of poetry makes the books appear less intimidating, with plenty of airy white space. Moreover, the depth and substance conveyed in verse is every bit as deep and real as in a Gravel Road prose novel.
One Amazing Elephant
Author: Linda Oatman High
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062455850
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
A poignant middle grade animal story from talented author Linda Oatman High that will appeal to fans of Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan. In this heartwarming novel, a girl and an elephant face the same devastating loss—and slowly realize that they share the same powerful love. Twelve-year-old Lily Pruitt loves her grandparents, but she doesn’t love the circus—and the circus is their life. She’s perfectly happy to stay with her father, away from her neglectful mother and her grandfather’s beloved elephant, Queenie Grace. Then Grandpa Bill dies, and both Lily and Queenie Grace are devastated. When Lily travels to Florida for the funeral, she keeps her distance from the elephant. But the two are mourning the same man—and form a bond born of loss. And when Queenie Grace faces danger, Lily must come up with a plan to help save her friend.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062455850
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
A poignant middle grade animal story from talented author Linda Oatman High that will appeal to fans of Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan. In this heartwarming novel, a girl and an elephant face the same devastating loss—and slowly realize that they share the same powerful love. Twelve-year-old Lily Pruitt loves her grandparents, but she doesn’t love the circus—and the circus is their life. She’s perfectly happy to stay with her father, away from her neglectful mother and her grandfather’s beloved elephant, Queenie Grace. Then Grandpa Bill dies, and both Lily and Queenie Grace are devastated. When Lily travels to Florida for the funeral, she keeps her distance from the elephant. But the two are mourning the same man—and form a bond born of loss. And when Queenie Grace faces danger, Lily must come up with a plan to help save her friend.
That Selfie Girl
Author: Linda Oatman High
Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing
ISBN: 1630783765
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
Macy is dead. Selfies while driving never end well. She knows it now #suckstobeme. And she has unfinished business. Her friend Ryan is planning to shoot up the school. But the afterlife is so ... unexpected. She gets distracted. Who knew she would find love? Just like prose, a novel in verse tells a story. But verse is unique because readers access the text through short “chapters,” or poems. The varying lengths of the chapters are ideal for a struggling reader, giving them breaks to collect their thoughts, to imagine the characters in their mind’s eye, and to set the scene—like a frame in a movie. The structure of poetry makes the books appear less intimidating, with plenty of airy white space. Moreover, the depth and substance conveyed in verse is every bit as deep and real as in a Gravel Road prose novel.
Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing
ISBN: 1630783765
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
Macy is dead. Selfies while driving never end well. She knows it now #suckstobeme. And she has unfinished business. Her friend Ryan is planning to shoot up the school. But the afterlife is so ... unexpected. She gets distracted. Who knew she would find love? Just like prose, a novel in verse tells a story. But verse is unique because readers access the text through short “chapters,” or poems. The varying lengths of the chapters are ideal for a struggling reader, giving them breaks to collect their thoughts, to imagine the characters in their mind’s eye, and to set the scene—like a frame in a movie. The structure of poetry makes the books appear less intimidating, with plenty of airy white space. Moreover, the depth and substance conveyed in verse is every bit as deep and real as in a Gravel Road prose novel.
Planet Pregnancy
Author: Linda Oatman High
Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
ISBN: 9781590785843
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Sixteen-year-old Sahara struggles with an unplanned pregnancy, and all its conflicting emotions, in this novel told in free verse.
Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
ISBN: 9781590785843
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Sixteen-year-old Sahara struggles with an unplanned pregnancy, and all its conflicting emotions, in this novel told in free verse.
Self. Destructed.
Author: Evan Jacobs
Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing
ISBN: 1612479731
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Gravel Road, award-winning realistic teen fiction, highlights the talents of our urban street lit authors. Each book is approximately 200 pages, and is written at a 3.0 reading level. Michael Ellis...typical American boy. A little on the geeky side. A good student. An athlete. But something is not quite right. "I like you because you’re different." That’s what Ashley had said to him. Different is better than being normal. Michael liked different. It was more interesting than following the crowd. But Ashley wasn’t different. And she wasn’t interested in dating Michael any longer. That’s when Michael Ellis became unhinged. With Ashley’s rejection, he does something shocking, and finds himself headed to juvenile detention.
Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing
ISBN: 1612479731
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Gravel Road, award-winning realistic teen fiction, highlights the talents of our urban street lit authors. Each book is approximately 200 pages, and is written at a 3.0 reading level. Michael Ellis...typical American boy. A little on the geeky side. A good student. An athlete. But something is not quite right. "I like you because you’re different." That’s what Ashley had said to him. Different is better than being normal. Michael liked different. It was more interesting than following the crowd. But Ashley wasn’t different. And she wasn’t interested in dating Michael any longer. That’s when Michael Ellis became unhinged. With Ashley’s rejection, he does something shocking, and finds himself headed to juvenile detention.
Expecting
Author: Shannon Freeman
Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing
ISBN: 163078379X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Themes: teen pregnancy, single mothers, drug abuse, responsibility Three very different girls. But all of them alone. Isolated. And pregnant. They meet at the county’s education program for expecting teens. No way will they go to their town’s only high school with their growing bellies. Too humiliating. Each girl just hopes to get through the drama. And graduate on time.
Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing
ISBN: 163078379X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Themes: teen pregnancy, single mothers, drug abuse, responsibility Three very different girls. But all of them alone. Isolated. And pregnant. They meet at the county’s education program for expecting teens. No way will they go to their town’s only high school with their growing bellies. Too humiliating. Each girl just hopes to get through the drama. And graduate on time.
Otherwise
Author: Linda Oatman High
Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing
ISBN: 1630786756
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
A law has been passed. There will be no more genders. Everyone must appear gender neutral. No more boys. No more girls. Just ... Otherwise. Same bland clothes. Same fuzzy heads. “Spark” dreads the countdown leading up to the finality of the new law’s passage. Her parents are for it. They’re tired of conforming to society’s standards. But they allow her to take off for a quick camping trip to gather her thoughts. At the campsite, she meets “Whistler.” And the attraction is instant and mutual. But who is Whistler? And what is Whistler? Boy? Or girl? This gender-bending story in verse will make readers question everything they thought they knew about love, chemistry, and cultural norms. Just like prose, a novel in verse tells a story. But verse is unique because readers access the text through short “chapters,” or poems. The varying lengths of the chapters are ideal for a struggling reader, giving them breaks to collect their thoughts, to imagine the characters in their mind’s eye, and to set the scene—like a frame in a movie. The structure of poetry makes the books appear less intimidating, with plenty of airy white space. Moreover, the depth and substance conveyed in verse is every bit as deep and real as in a Gravel Road prose novel.
Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing
ISBN: 1630786756
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
A law has been passed. There will be no more genders. Everyone must appear gender neutral. No more boys. No more girls. Just ... Otherwise. Same bland clothes. Same fuzzy heads. “Spark” dreads the countdown leading up to the finality of the new law’s passage. Her parents are for it. They’re tired of conforming to society’s standards. But they allow her to take off for a quick camping trip to gather her thoughts. At the campsite, she meets “Whistler.” And the attraction is instant and mutual. But who is Whistler? And what is Whistler? Boy? Or girl? This gender-bending story in verse will make readers question everything they thought they knew about love, chemistry, and cultural norms. Just like prose, a novel in verse tells a story. But verse is unique because readers access the text through short “chapters,” or poems. The varying lengths of the chapters are ideal for a struggling reader, giving them breaks to collect their thoughts, to imagine the characters in their mind’s eye, and to set the scene—like a frame in a movie. The structure of poetry makes the books appear less intimidating, with plenty of airy white space. Moreover, the depth and substance conveyed in verse is every bit as deep and real as in a Gravel Road prose novel.