Two teenage girls find unexpected love and confront homophobia in this Lambda Literary Award–winning novel from the author of Annie on My Mind.
An aspiring actress, Jan is sure she’ll get the lead role in her high school’s production of The Crucible—so she’s shocked when the part goes to a new student named Kerry. Even though she’s hurt and disappointed, Jan can’t imagine not being part of the production and accepts the position of stage manager.
As she begins to work with the cast, Jan and Kerry develop a friendship that soon grows into something more, which doesn’t go unnoticed by the arrogant male lead, Kent. When Kent spreads rumors throughout the whole school, Jan and Kerry become the center of another kind of witch hunt—one that threatens to destroy their new relationship and their self-worth.
Good Moon Rising is a moving novel anyone can relate to—“a story of the outrages heaped on any teenager suspected of being different” (Kirkus Reviews).
Two teenage girls find unexpected love and confront homophobia in this Lambda Literary Award–winning novel from the author of Annie on My Mind.
Mary Lennox is a sour-faced 10-year-old girl, who is born in India to selfish wealthy British parents who had not wanted her and were too wrapped up in their own lives. She was taken care of primarily by servants, who pacify her as much as possible to keep her out of the way. Spoiled and with a temper, she is unaffectionate, angry, rude and obstinate. Later, there is a cholera epidemic which hits India and kills her mother, father and all the servants. She is discovered alone but alive after the house is empty. She is sent to Yorkshire, England to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven at his home called Misselthwaite Manor.
Mary Lennox is a sour-faced 10-year-old girl, who is born in India to selfish wealthy British parents who had not wanted her and were too wrapped up in their own lives. She was…
It’s Madison vs. Egg when the school computer contest turns competitive!
Madison assumes that she and her best guy friend, Egg, will partner up for the “I Can Do That!” computer contest to create a web page for homework help. So when Egg chooses Chet as his partner, Maddie feels hurt. Their love of computers has always bonded them together. Fiona offers to be Madison’s partner, and Egg throws down a challenge: He double dares the girls to try to win against the boys. Madison embraces the challenge—she really wants to show off her computer skills. Or does she just want to beat Egg at his own game?
It’s Madison vs. Egg when the school computer contest turns competitive!
Madison assumes that she and her best guy friend, Egg, will partner up for the “I Can Do That!”…
Madison and her friends have big plans for summer-but everything is about to change. After agreeing to babysit for the neighbor's quiet kids down the block, Madison soon finds out that they're not so quiet after all. Will Madison and her BFFs turn down the heat themselves-or will lifeguard-in-training Hart save the summer?
Madison and her friends have big plans for summer-but everything is about to change. After agreeing to babysit for the neighbor's quiet kids down the block, Madison soon finds out…
Madison is feeling like an outsider. Far Hills Junior High’s seventh grade is headed on an overnight camping field trip. Maddie has been on sleepovers before, but never to sleep-away camp—and it is a whole different world. There are going to be activities like climbing the tower and even a talent show. Plus, there’s one big challenge for Madison: no laptops! Luckily Maddie has a new journal, her best friends, and determination to make it through this adventure in the woods.
Madison is feeling like an outsider. Far Hills Junior High’s seventh grade is headed on an overnight camping field trip. Maddie has been on sleepovers before, but never to…
The Christmas season is looking up for Madison. Her dad’s promised her a big ski trip, she’s performing in the big Winter Jubilee concert, and all her friends will be around during the break. Madison feels full of cheer with all that she has to look forward to. Then her two BFFs start avoiding her, and her dad cancels the trip. Maddie’s super-fun Christmas plans are falling apart. Then a chance volunteer opportunity at the local retirement home pairs her with an older woman who never has visitors. As Madison puts more effort into visiting Mrs. Romano at the home, she realizes how giving to others can fill you with cheer in return.
Will Christmas break be a total bust?
The Christmas season is looking up for Madison. Her dad’s promised her a big ski trip, she’s performing in the big Winter Jubilee concert,…
The Fourth of July is super special in Far Hills. Everyone goes to the carnival, parade, and fireworks display—including all of Madison’s BFFs. Even her crush, Hart, is going. But Maddie’s excitement deflates when she learns she will have to spend the holiday week at Gramma Helen’s house on Lake Michigan. Maddie adores her gramma, but missing out on all the fun back home has her feeling the blues. When she meets a new boy at the lake, she feels fireworks—even though it’s not yet the Fourth of July! Maybe this summer won’t be so bad after all.
The Fourth of July is super special in Far Hills. Everyone goes to the carnival, parade, and fireworks display—including all of Madison’s BFFs. Even her crush, Hart, is going. But…
Spring has sprung, but Madison has the seventh-grade superblues. She’s behind on her homework, each of her parents has started dating again, and she forgets to have her mom sign the permission slip for the science-class field trip. Her feelings for her crush, Hart, get even more confusing when their science teacher divides the class into two teams for the trip—boys vs. girls—with a competition at the end. Now Madison is teamed up with the girls—including her nemesis, Poison Ivy—against her BFF Egg and, worst of all, Hart! But sometimes, even enemies have to come together to take first place.
Spring has sprung, but Madison has the seventh-grade superblues. She’s behind on her homework, each of her parents has started dating again, and she forgets to have her mom sign…
