Graves, Bonnie B

Discusses the history of tattooing and body piercing, the process of each procedure, the risks involved, other options, and tips for making decisions about getting body modification.

Starting at a new school, Gabrielle tries to make new friends while struggling with the spelling of her long name.

Lucy wants to impress Maya, the exotic new girl at school, so that she will choose Lucy to be her best friend.

Although he wants to track down the Tooth Gremlin, Jesse has to read three books by Friday, or his class cannot go on a field trip.

Presents a discussion of anorexia, providing a definition of the eating disorder, examining its effects on teens, and offering advice to young people on how to respond to the problem in themselves and others. Includes addresses and Internet sites for further information and assistance.

Presents a discussion of bulimia, providing a definition of the eating disorder, examining its effects on teens, and offering advice to young people on how to respond to bulimia in themselves and others. Includes addresses and Internet sites for further information and assistance.

Discusses the history of tobacco, tobacco addiction, influences on tobacco use, consequences, and suggestions on how to quit or never start using tobacco.