young adult fiction

Brenna, one of the volunteers at the Dr. Mac's Place animal clinic, is horrified to find a dog caught in a trap in the local nature preserve, but subsequent events prove that every story has two sides.

Adjusting to middle school becomes easier for twelve-year-old Maggie when she finds that her biology teacher, who is blind, can learn a few things from her about working with his guide dog.

After a hurricane hits her town and all the veterinarians are busy on other emergencies, Sunita must face her fears in order to help Lucy, a stranded diabetic cat with a broken leg.

This volume covers topics such as acid rain, groundwater issues, oil spills, sediment contamination, endangered species laws, and exclusive economic zones.

Fourteen-year-old Thomas Peaceful decides join the British Army to prove himself to his country, his family, his childhood love, Molly, and himself.

Tree-ear, a thirteen-year-old orphan in medieval Korea, lives under a bridge in a potters' village, and longs to learn how to throw the delicate celadon ceramics himself.

"Presents the biography of children's book author Gary Paulsen while exploring his creative process as a writer and the cultural impact of his work"--Provided by publisher.

Bored with farm life Stephen runs away to join the beleaguered Army of the Potomac to fight Johnny Reb.

As her beloved grandfather, chief of the Maori tribe of Whangara, New Zealand, struggles to lead in difficult times and to find a male successor, young Kahu is developing a mysterious relationship with whales, particularly the ancient bull whale whose legendary rider was their ancestor.