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Listen to Lou Hirschmann's poignant telling of the fictional adventures of 17-year-old Jeff Vetch, a teen at a strict boys' prep school. Confronting anti-Semitic bullies as well as his burgeoning sexuality, young Vetch struggles as much with himself and his own demons as he does with the older boys, some of whom are members of the dreaded "Hate Society" at school. From the opening moments, Hirschmann crafts an eloquent, compelling story of a young man against his challenging prep school environment.

All Luis Gonzalez wants is to go to prom with his boyfriend, something his 'progressive' school still doesn’t allow. Not after what happened with Chaz Wilson. But that was ages ago, when Luis’ parents were in high school; it would never happen today, right? He’s determined to find a way to give his LGBTQ friends the respect they deserve (while also not risking his chance to be prom king, just saying). When a hit on the head knocks him back in time to 1985 and he meets the doomed young Chaz himself, Luis concocts a new plan - he’s going to give this guy his first real kiss.

When school bullies go too far, some students snap! Lester Lopkins is a below-average kid who wants to be noticed for something other than being the best target for bullies. His only possibility for fame is to become the chess champion of the school. But on the day before the big chess match, Austin, the school’s number one bully, stuffs Lester in his locker. Something happens to the claustrophobic Lester during his time in his locker, and he gains the power to snap his fingers and stop time.

Für den schüchternen Philip ist der Schulalltag zu einem Spießrutenlauf geworden: Klassenkameradin Dorita mobbt und drangsaliert ihn, wo sie nur kann. Philip hat scheinbar keine Chance, sich gegen die ständigen Hänseleien zu wehren und beginnt deshalb die Schule zu schwänzen. Doch dann erhält er unerwartete Unterstützung von Aster, einem jungen Flüchtlingsmädchen, das gerade neu in die Klasse gekommen ist. Sie hat den Mut, gegen Dorita aufzustehen - doch kann Aster Philip helfen, seine Probleme dauerhaft zu bewältigen?

At all costs. Whatever it takes. Coping is hard. Some find better ways than others. Getting from one day to the next isn’t easy. But what lengths will the island residents go to? And what if they find there are no limits? What is Ferdinan willing to do to get rid of the voice haunting him? How far will Jon go to protect his ally? And exactly what is Oya willing to do to eliminate Zephyr as a threat to her friend? Ferdinan, Jon, and Oya will soon discover these answers, though they may not like what they learn about themselves.

A sweet and nerdy contemporary YA novel set in the world of marching band perfect for fans of Late to the Party, Fat Chance, Charlie Vega and Kate in Waiting. "As a former band kid, “well behaved” kid, “ideal Catholic” kid, figuring-myself-out kid, It Sounds Like This shines with its...

Cruda storia di quattro ragazzi crudeli, che si divertono a far soffrire gli altri. Ogni ragazzo del gruppo cerca nella sofferenza degli altri una propria vendetta sul mondo, ma il vero motivo per cui ognuno di loro si diverte a provocare sofferenze è che nessuno di loro ha veramente provato su se stesso la sofferenza.

If being bullied through every school Billy went to wasn’t enough, being attacked in her own home just pushed her over the edge. Now severely depressed and suicidal, Billy takes matters into her own hands and sees a counsellor. After just one session, she’s now on her way to Scotland as a volunteer to help the professor of Edinburgh university dig and clean up an archaeological site that has just been discovered.

Kaelen is the perfect boyfriend. Smart, athletic, attentive, and willing to keep their secret. Abigail is the only girl at his high school smarter than him. With his 165 IQ, he can talk to her about anything; science, math, social issues...chemistry. He just can’t date her. Until the day he gives up trying to pretend he isn’t in love and the chemical equation that burns between them gets too hot to ignore.

Between the fast-paced New York City, a rural Mississippi town, and a charming Pennsylvania college campus filled with secrets, two young girls learn the consequences of growing up too quickly. Set in alternating sections two decades apart, the parallels between their lives and the unavoidable collision that is bound to happen is revealed. Father Figure is an emotional story filled with mystery, romance, and suspense.

Sixteen-year-old Hannah Kollman's become so wrapped up in proving to herself that she's not like her mom that she's lost sight of who she really is. Her shy, sweet persona involves being the vice-president of Students Against Destructive Decisions and hanging out with friends who she thinks share her wholesome values. And it definitely does not include dating Brad Ashton, the class clown and ex-stoner that she secretly crushes on. But after she gives in to her more free-spirited friend, Sierra, and goes with her to a college party, Hannah's innocence is shattered.

Sixteen-year-old Jenna Kemp is a typical high school girl, complete with a loyal group of friends and a seemingly understanding boyfriend. But when the demons from Jenna's childhood resurface, she's suddenly spinning out of control - drinking, partying, and doing anything to numb the pain of the past. After distancing herself from her friends and befriending an outcast, her friends and family start questioning and judging her choices.

Некрасивый, нескладный, похожий на маленькую обезьянку подросток с непомерно длинными руками. Родной отец называет его уродом и за каждый промах награждает сына увесистым подзатыльником. Но вот этот болезненный, забитый ребенок берет в руки скрипку и происходит чудо. Мир вокруг преображается.

Refusing his parents' advice to seek God's forgiveness, teenager Keagan Philips is faced with the conflict of good versus evil. Fighting his way through the constant torture and taunting of high school bullies and grieving the loss of his best friend, he becomes vengeful - leading the bullies into their own pathways to destruction and showing them no mercy. In this installment, Keagan carries out his vengeful plan to end their bullying.

Some chains are meant to be broken...When Elise makes a fateful decision, her world is changed forever. Now she and her friends find themselves trapped with a deadly secret and they're running out of time. The clock is ticking. The palace is on the brink of a royal wedding and courtiers have journeyed from every corner of the realm. Torn between a life of servitude and the threat of capture, the friends are faced with a sudden decision, and once they make it, there will be no turning back. Will they stay in the palace or make a desperate bid for freedom?

Gavin Hawthorne has recently emigrated from Ireland to United States and is faced with an uphill battle to fight against blatant indifference. He undergoes rampant bullying at the hands of school’s athletic team and finds temporary solace in Linda, another student who has just arrived from Poland. However, this dependency doesn’t last for long as Gavin is plunged into the world of depression, stuck in a vicious cycle of self-hatred.

Night is Kia’s favorite time, when she freeruns to outdistance the memories of abuse she suffered as a young child. But when former reality television star Terrence Jones arrives at their school as the new head track coach, things begin to change in unpredictable ways. Kia tries out for the team to fit in, but just as she’s gaining a new sense of normal, her abuser steps back into her life. Not only that, but being on the track team causes even more turmoil.

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Sophie Jennison's secret is exposed, and the bullies give her hell for it. As far as she's concerned, there's only one way to escape...despite how much it'll hurt those who love her. But she can only hide her pain and from her problems for so long. When she finally decides to face them head on, she’s unsure if she can cope with how different she is, but soon, she realizes that she’s stronger than she ever thought she was.

Was, wenn du dich an alles erinnern kannst - außer an deine Gefühle? Diese Frage stellt sich Norah nach einem schweren Autounfall. Zwar erinnert sie sich an die meisten Momente ihres Lebens, aber eben nicht an das, was sie dabei empfunden hat. Liest sie gern? Liebt sie ihren Freund? Findet sie ihre kleine Schwester tatsächlich so nervig? Nur ihren Sandkastenfreund Sam verbindet sie noch mit einem Gefühl. Doch sie hatten seit Jahren keinen Kontakt, weil Norah beliebt wurde und Sam nicht.