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13 produkter
13 produkter
E-bok
Engelska, 2011, 12-15 år97 kr
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Fans of romance don''t need to look any further than the fauxmance brewing between teen idols Charlie Tracker and Fielding Withers-known on their hit TV show as Jenna and Jonah, next-door neighbors flush with the excitement of first love. But it''s their off-screen relationship that has helped cement their fame, as passionate fans follow their every PDA. They grace the covers of magazines week after week. Their fan club has chapters all over the country. The only problem is their off-screen romance is one big publicity stunt, and Charlie and Fielding can''t stand to be in the same room. Still, it''s a great gig, so even when the cameras stop rolling, the show must go on, and on, and on. . . . Until the pesky paparazzi blow their cover, and Charlie and Fielding must disappear to weather the media storm. It''s not until they''re far off the grid of the Hollywood circuit that they realize that there''s more to each of them than shiny hair and a winning smile.
E-bok
Engelska, 2012, 12-15 år97 kr
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Lucas and Tessa''s friendship is the stuff of legend in their small Midwestern town. So it''s no surprise when Lucas finally realizes his feelings for Tessa are more than friendship and he asks her to prom. What no one expected, especially Lucas, was for Tessa to come out as a lesbian instead of accepting his heartfelt invitation. Humiliated and confused, Lucas also feels betrayed that his best friend kept such an important secret from him.What''s worse is Tessa''s decision to wear a tastefully tailored tuxedo to escort her female crush, sparking a firestorm of controversy. Lucas must decide if he should stand on the sidelines or if he should stand by his friend to make sure that Tessa Masterson will go to prom.Emily Franklin and Brendan Halpin tackle both sides of a ripped-from-the headlines story to show that true friendship will triumph after all.
E-bok
Engelska, 201393 kr
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Teen TV celebrities Jenna and Jonah (real names, Charlie Tracker and Fielding Withers) make more money in a month than most people do in a lifetime. They can''t stand to be in the same room as each other, but to boost the TV ratings their agents make them a "real life" couple. Then the deception is uncovered by the paparazzi, and Charlie and Fielding have to disappear to weather the media storm. It''s not until they''re far off the grid of the Hollywood circuit that they realise there''s more to each of them than shiny hair and a winning smile.
E-bok
Engelska, 201532 kr
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For a girl who doesn’t have much time, every infinitesimal moment counts Brianna is a math whiz. She’s almost certain to be admitted to MIT—that is, if she survives to see her nineteenth birthday. Brianna has cystic fibrosis, and after her friend Molly died six months ago, it’s hard for Brianna to let go of the feeling that she’s next. Numbers make sense to Brianna—they give her something to think about besides her own crummy odds. To her great surprise, it is in math class that she discovers the infinity that exists between eighteen and nineteen. Poignant and true, this story of one extraordinary teenage life is riveting. With Forever Changes, Brendan Halpin has crafted an unparalleled protagonist who will leave an indelible mark on readers.
E-bok
Engelska, 201532 kr
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“A smart and unusual romance just about right for fans of John Green.” —Booklist Liana’s decided to boycott kissing this summer, hoping to lose her reputation and focus on planetary science. Hank has near-encyclopedic knowledge of music and Asperger’s syndrome. When they meet by chance in a hospital restroom, neither one realizes that their friendship will change everything. If Liana’s experiment goes as planned, she’ll learn to open up, using her mouth for talking instead of kissing. But Hank’s never been kissed and thinks Liana might be the one to show him . . . if he can stop spewing music trivia long enough to let her.
E-bok
Engelska, 2015127 kr
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Rosalind is mourning the deaths of both her moms, and Sean is working on his own issues—the only thing they have in common is a little DNAWhen both of Rosalind''s mothers die, she moves in with the donor father she never knew. Fifteen, angry, and feeling completely alone, Ros refuses to speak to her biological father, Sean, sharing her feelings only with her journal. But through a series of emails and text messages, Ros and Sean slowly get to know each other. Sweet, comic, honest, and moving, Donorboy is the story of two people who seem to have nothing more than genes in common stumbling toward a shared future. Brendan Halpin has crafted a thoroughly modern take on love, family, and figuring it all out.
E-bok
Engelska, 201532 kr
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When Eddie moves in with his cousin Alex, his world is turned upside down Eddie’s life is changing. When his widowed mom is sent to rehab, he goes to Boston to live with his aunt, uncle, and cousin Alex, a smart-mouthed extrovert whom the withdrawn Eddie has a hard time understanding. As they negotiate the difficulties of girls, homework, friendship, and more girls, both boys will come to realize that they have a lot to learn from each other—and that it’s easier to face the world when someone has your back.
E-bok
Engelska, 201531 kr
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Lena and Amanda are best friends and star soccer players—but what happens when the thing they love most threatens to tear them apart? Soccer has always been a part of Lena and Amanda’s friendship. For six years, they have been an unstoppable team on and off the field: best friends and great teammates. Amanda is sure they’ll both make the varsity team in ninth grade and go on to win the state championship. But when Lena makes the cut and Amanda doesn’t, everything seems uncertain, and Amanda worries that her best friend is leaving her behind. With Shutout, Brendan Halpin has created a powerful story of friendship, sportsmanship, and growing up.
Häftad, Engelska, 2016
204 kr
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E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2015457 kr
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Two teenagers. Two very bumpy roads taken that lead to Heartland Academy.After his parents'' divorce, Justin is on rocky mental ground. But when a handful of Tylenol lands him in the hospital, he has really hit rock bottom.A scandalous photo of Emmy leads to vicious rumors around school, but things get worse when she threatens the boy who started it all on Facebook.Justin and Emmy arrive at Heartland Academy, a reform school that will force them to deal with their issues. Along the way they will find a ragtag group of teens who are just as broken, stubborn, and full of sarcasm as themselves.A funny, sad, and remarkable story, A Really Awesome Mess is a journey of friendship and self-discovery.
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2015457 kr
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Declan loves death metal—particularly from Finland. And video games—violent ones. And internet porn—any kind, really. He goes to school with Neilly Foster and spends most of his classroom time wondering what it might be like to know her, to talk to her, maybe even to graze against her sweater in the hallway.Neilly is an accomplished gymnast, naturally beautiful, and a constant presence at all the best parties (to which Declan is never invited). She''s the queen of cool, the princess of poker face, and her rule is uncontested—or it was until today, when she''s dumped by her boyfriend, betrayed by her former BFF Lulu, and then informed she''s getting a new brother—of the freaky fellow classmate variety.Declan''s dad is marrying Neilly''s mom. Soon. Which means they''ll be moving in together.
E-bok
Engelska, 2011157 kr
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Declan loves death metal—particularly from Finland. And video games—violent ones. And internet porn—any kind, really. He goes to school with Neilly Foster and spends most of his classroom time wondering what it might be like to know her, to talk to her, maybe even to graze against her sweater in the hallway. Neilly is an accomplished gymnast, naturally beautiful, and a constant presence at all the best parties (to which Declan is never invited). She''s the queen of cool, the princess of poker face, and her rule is uncontested—or it was until today, when she''s dumped by her boyfriend, betrayed by her former BFF Lulu, and then informed she''s getting a new brother—of the freaky fellow classmate variety. Declan''s dad is marrying Neilly''s mom. Soon. Which means they''ll be moving in together.
E-bok
Engelska, 2013139 kr
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"Bawdy, witty, and sarcastic . . . [an] irreverent take on mental health, recovery, and wellness" from the authors of Notes from the Blender (Booklist).After his parents'' divorce, Justin is on rocky mental ground. But when a handful of Tylenol lands him in the hospital, he has really hit rock bottom.A scandalous photo of Emmy leads to vicious rumors around school, but things get worse when she threatens the boy who started it all on Facebook.Justin and Emmy arrive at Heartland Academy, a reform school that will force them to deal with their issues. Along the way they will find a ragtag group of teens who are just as broken, stubborn, and full of sarcasm as themselves.A funny, sad, and remarkable story, A Really Awesome Mess is a journey of friendship and self-discovery. "A journey of self-discovery coupled with humorous teen antics, as well as overcoming personal obstacles. This book touches on relevant teen issues such as cyberbullying, adoption, eating disorders, anger problems, suicide, and depression. It offers hope to those who are facing some of these same issues." —Library Media Connection(starred review)