Theme: addiction

Beneath A Meth Moon

By Book Importer | Published: April 16, 2012

Laurel Daneau has moved on to a new life, in a new town, but inside she’s still reeling from the loss of her beloved mother and grandmother after Hurricane Katrina washed away their home. Laurel’s new life is going well, with a new best friend, a place on the cheerleading squad and T-Boom, co-captain of [...]

Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction, United States of America, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , » 2 Comments

Wanting Mor

By Book Importer | Published: May 24, 2010

Jameela and her family live in a poor, war-torn village in Afghanistan. Even with her cleft lip and lack of educational opportunities, Jameela feels relatively secure, sustained by her Muslim faith and the love of her mother, Mor. But when Mor dies, Jameela’s father impulsively decides to start a new life in Kabul. Jameela is [...]

Descriptors: Afghanistan, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , , » 5 Comments