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The students of Carter High
return for their senior year. These books continue the
stories from Carter High Chronicles and introduce new
characters. Topics are involving and pertinent to young
adult readers: romance, sports, friendship, exams, work,
family. In just 52 pages, struggling readers can easily
complete each novel. The 16-page Teacher’s Resource Guides,
only available on CD, provide 10 reproducible activities per
title to extend student reading skills.
Titles in this series include:
Be Fair
Dru thinks it is her dad's fault taht she can't spend her
senior year at her old high school. However, she soon
learns that judging people unfairly gets her nowhere.
Troy could be Dru's new boyfriend, but will Dru's quick
judgement get in the way of a new friendship?
It Does Matter
Laine used to think that it was OK to be a few minutes late.
She often put her own needs before others, especially her
best friend, Tess. But Laine finds out the hard way
that being late does matter. Will she learn to be on
time?
Just be Yourself
Starting your senior year at a new school is tough.
Harder still when you can't hear some of what is said to
you. Rick wanted the Carter High students to like him.
He thought if they knew he wore a hearing aid, they wouldn't
want to be his friends.
The Last Time
Ben relies on others to do things for him. He often
sleeps in and sometimes even forgets his homework and
textbooks. In the past, his mom has brought them to
school. However, Ben's mom quickly decides taht she
will no longer keep Ben out of trouble.
One More Chance
June has learned to control her temper, but has she learned
to work with others? When Eve hurts her ankle, Kim is
placed on the starting volleyball team. June has to
decide whether to help Kim improve her serves or risk losing
the season. Can June get past her junior year grudge?
Someone to Count On
Cruz likes to date lots of girls. He dated Ana and
Paz, but he really wanted to date Tia. She was the
girl who all of the boys wanted to ask out. While Rey,
Al, and Ana have dates for the spring dance, Cruz discovers
that he needs to be someone to count on.
Time to Move On
Bel spent spring break caring for her sick Aunt. She
didn't see her boyfriend, Al, for over a week. Bel
couldn't wait to talk to him, but Al never called her.
Now spring break is over and Al is avoiding her. Is it
time for Bel to move on?
The Worst Year Ever
Everything seemed stacked up against Griff. He had Mr.
Reese for science and Coach Mann for P.E. He
disappointed both teachers his junior year. Now he had
to face them for another year. Even worse, Laine was
in one of his classes. If she didn't like him last
year, why would she this year?
The Wrong Way
Some girls said Marge didn't have to act to play the
troublemaker in the senior play. Claire isn't so sure
they are wrong, but she is lonely. First, she loses
Kirk to Gwen. Then she finds out Gewn wants her part
in the play. Marge is always around when she needs
someone.
A Very Good Year
Clay is the starting quarterback for the Carter High
football team. He works hard to get what he wants.
Clay wants to date Kim, but she turned him down last year.
When Clay helps Hank with his passes, he finds out that Kim
studies with Hank's sister. It could be the start of a
very good year.
Titles may be purchased individually or
in sets.
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