Vicki Grant crafts narratives with a deep understanding of the complexities of adolescence, offering young readers profound insights into their own lives. Her stories explore the challenges and transformations that shape the developing mind, all delivered with an engaging style that resonates with teen audiences. Grant expertly navigates various literary forms, consistently providing readers with memorable storytelling experiences.
The story unfolds through letters from beyond the grave and the discovery of a green velvet dress, leading Yardley to uncover a hidden secret about her cherished grandmother. This captivating mystery invites readers aged 10 and up to explore themes of family, legacy, and the connections that transcend time, appealing to fans of engaging middle-grade narratives.
Set in a medical school, the story unfolds as teens taking on roles as simulated patients discover that their seemingly ideal after-school job harbors dangerous secrets. As they navigate the pressures of their roles, the narrative delves into the darker aspects of the #MeToo movement within the medical field. With an atmosphere of suspense and intrigue, the characters grapple with hidden truths, making it a gripping contemporary YA thriller for fans of Karen McManus and Holly Jackson.
Emery and Richard learn that their pranks on neighbors can lead to unexpected and serious repercussions. As they navigate the fallout of their actions, the story explores themes of friendship, responsibility, and the impact of one's choices on others. This engaging narrative is designed for middle readers, combining humor with important life lessons.
A school field trip takes a terrifying turn when an escaped convict disrupts the day at a heritage farm. As panic ensues, the students and teachers must navigate the chaos and confront the unexpected threat, testing their courage and resourcefulness in a life-threatening situation.
Exploring the complexities of family dynamics, this narrative delves into themes of aging and survival amidst perilous circumstances. It highlights the intricate relationships between characters, balancing moments of tension with humor, showcasing how they navigate life's challenges together. The interplay of danger and familial bonds offers a poignant reflection on resilience and the human spirit.
Embarrassed by your brother? Estranged from your uncle? Then you might need some help from Almost Family Surrogate Agency. Cam Redden and his dad are rent-a-relatives, available for hire to anyone looking to upgrade. Cam’s job is all about being whoever other people want him to be. Then two new clients come along. Albertina is an old lady with a big mouth, a bigger wig and a serious mission. Raylene is a beautiful girl with a nose ring, a wonky eye and a painful secret. Now to get to the bottom of the tragic mysteries that fuel them both, Cam may finally have to be himself.
Hildy and Paul must ask each other 36 questions, ranging from W hat is your most terrible memory? to W hen did you last sing to yourself? By the time Hildy and Paul have made it to the end of the questionnaire, they've laughed and cried and lied and throw n things and run aw ay and come back again. They've also each discovered the painful secret the other w as trying so hard to hide. But have they fallen in love. Two random strangers. Thirty-six questions to make them fall in love.
Ria's seemingly perfect life unravels when her parents' marriage collapses and her father vanishes in a plane crash. Confronted with rumors questioning her father's integrity, she feels compelled to take drastic measures to safeguard her family's reputation and protect her younger brother. As she navigates this crisis, Ria must confront the truth about her father's past and her own identity in a world turned upside down.
Just who would choose to march around the Citadel Hill wearing a kilt, in the middle of winter? This book tells you why, 150 years ago, British soldiers preferred the icy breezes of Halifax to the palm trees and sunshine of the Bahamas. This is the first history book to explain how rank-and-file soldiers lived on 12 cents a day and an endless diet of boiled beef and bread. It exposes the officers' antics: they had so much status and fun, they fell flat on their faces after dinner.