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Meet the students of Carter
High—they are a diverse group of teens from a variety of
backgrounds. Each paperback book features a character
embroiled in a typical high school dilemma. Topics are
involving and pertinent to young adult readers: romance,
sports, friendship, exams, work, family. In just 52 pages,
even your least motivated readers can easily finish. The
16-page Teacher’s Resource Guides, only available on CD,
provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend
student reading skills.
Titles included in the set:
Back-Up Quarterback
Dan has worked hard for three years to earn the quarterback
slot on the football team, but Clay, a new boy who has moved
to the area, is better and threatens to take the slot from
him. Coach asks Dan to help Clay learn plays. Dan faces a
dilemma of doing what is best for him and doing what is best
for the team.
The Best Week Ever
Deb has reading problems and is self-conscious about it. She
doesn't think smart boys will like her. But she's
hardworking, helpful, and girl of her word. Deb turns down a
date to rake her neighbor's leaves. Ed, smart and handsome,
comes by to give her a hand and- perhaps- ask her out.
The Boy of Their Dreams
Kim and her best friend Fran are both interested in a new
boy at school, but they don't realize that it's the same
boy! Kim figures it out first, and has to decide if she is
willing to risk her friendship with Fran.
Don't Blame Me
June has a hair-trigger temper and it gets her in trouble on
the volleyball court. Coach Dale kicks her off the team, and
her boyfriend breaks up with her. Her friends Rose and Kim
try to help.
The Easy Way
Laine is the best shooter on the girls basketball team, but
she only wants to do what she's good at. Laine doesn't want
to work hard at sports or school. Laine is fortunate to have
three friends who help her understand the value of working
hard to achieve your goals.
The Fastest Runner
Ben has a dilemma because he's failed math but wants to go
out for track. The coach checks all grades, but Ben's grades
are confused with Ed's because they both have the same last
name. Should Ben tell the truth about his grades and miss
out on the chance to run track?
It Is Not a Date
Kirk dates Claire, but is asked by his boss to give his
niece Gail a tennis lesson. Claire is upset that Kirk may
actually be dating Gail. So how can Kirk prove to Claire
that he's faithful? Can Beth, his eight-year-old sister
help?
One Date Too Many
Paz has a date with Juan but would rather go out with Cruz.
Griff and Marge try to meddle as usual, but Paz knows she
made a commitment to Juan. Will she stick with her
commitment?
The Right Kind of Win
Is it OK to win because the other team forfeits, or should
you bend the rules a bit and play the game letting the best
team win? Cruz wants to take the easy way out, but his
teammates want to play fair and square.
Too Late
Matt's always late, but doesn't think it's important until
he loses his girlfriend and angers his history teacher and
best friend. Will Matt miss out on the big game because of
his attitude?
Titles may be purchased individually or
in sets.
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