Download or read book Teacher s Guide to the Bluford Series written by Eliza A. Comodromos and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains writing skills handouts and activities to use with 5 novels in the Bluford series. The novels focus on the lives of a group of urban high school students and their families.

Download or read book Promises to Keep written by Paul Langan and published by Townsend Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No one likes Tyray Hobbs. Once a feared bully, he’s become an outcast. At Bluford High, his peers taunt him for how he treated them. At home, his parents punish him for the trouble he’s caused. Unable to escape his reputation or his past, Tyray is desperate. And when an unlikely friendship develops, he clings to it like a lifeline. Now that connection is threatened, and Tyray faces his toughest decision yet. Will his next move lead him to ruin or redemption—or both?

Download or read book The Fallen written by Paul Langan and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2012 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Martin Luna struggles to rebuild his life after the death of his little brother and finds himself getting in trouble in school and at home.

Download or read book Schooled written by Paul Langan and published by Townsend Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lionel Shephard dreams of joining the NBA, but while his father disapproves of his plans, his teachers are threatening to fail him--unaware of his poor reading abilities--and Lionel needs to decide how far he is willing to go for his dreams.

Download or read book Lost and Found written by Anne E. Schraff and published by Townsend Press. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first novel in the Bluford Series.

Download or read book A Matter of Trust written by Anne E. Schraff and published by Townsend Press. This book was released on 2001-12-01 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book centers on Darcy's growing conflict with her old friend, Brisana Meeks. Amid jealousy and competition, Darcy fights for her relationship with Hakeem Randall and struggles with her fears over her own family's future.

Download or read book The Chosen written by Karen Langhorne Folan and published by Townsend Press. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Cooper, I'm sorry," Darcy said quickly, trying to control the damage. "I didn't mean that. This has nothing to do with you or this party. I just--" Girl, you better leave or things are gonna get ugly in here real quick," Tarah warned. Cooper stepped in between the girls then. "Tarah, you don't wanna do this. Please..." Darcy Wills feels the pressure. Her best friend, Tarah Carson has grown distant and hostile since the start of the school year. And a medical crisis in Darcy's family has stress boiling over at home. When surprising news forces Darcy to look at the future beyond Bluford High, she realizes huge decisions are looming. Unsure what to do but unable to avoid what's coming, Darcy has no easy options. Her choices will cut both ways. Some doors will open, but others may close forever.

Download or read book The Test written by Peggy Kern and published by Townsend Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Liselle Mason is in trouble. For weeks, she ignored the changes in her body and tried to forget her brief relationship with Oscar Price, her moody classmate at Bluford High. But when Liselle's clothes stop fitting, and her brother notices her growing belly, she panics. A pregnancy test confirms her biggest fears. Unwilling to admit the truth, Liselle suddenly faces a world with no easy answers. Where will she turn? Who will she tell? What will she do?--From back cover.

Download or read book Breaking Point written by Karyn Langhorne Folan and published by Townsend Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vicky Fallon can't take it. Her father has lost his job. Her parents are constantly fighting, and her troubled little brother is out of control. Once an honor student, Vicky is quickly falling behind in her classes at Bluford High. Now her teachers, friends, and new boyfriend, Martin Luna, want answers. Pressured from all sides, Vicky knows something is about to snap. But the explosion that hits her home is worse than anything she could image.--Book back cover.

Download or read book The Gun written by Paul Langan and published by Townsend Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tyray Hobbs wants revenge. Weeks ago he was one of the most feared students in Bluford High. But then Darrell Mercer publicly humiliated him, and Tyray lost his reputation. To get it back, he must take down Darrell. But how? With a broken hand, a troubled family, and no friends in sight, Tyray's options are limited. And when the kids he once bullied start threatening him his world completely unravels. Desperate to settle the score and regain respect, Tyray see only ones solution to his problems-- a gun.

Download or read book Search for Safety written by John Langan and published by Townsend Press. This book was released on 2006-06 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ben McKee desperately tries to find a way to get himself and his mother out of an abusive situation after his mom marries Larry Taylor.

Download or read book Secrets in the Shadows written by Anne E. Schraff and published by Townsend Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Roylin Bailey falls in love with a new girl in his history class, he finds that his life starts to fall apart.

Download or read book Someone to Love Me written by Anne E. Schraff and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cindy's violent boyfriend adds to her troubles with her mother and at school.

Download or read book Pretty Ugly written by Karyn Langhorne Folan and published by Townsend Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jamee Wills never expected Vanessa Pierce and her friends to go this far. The trouble begins at cheerleading practice when Vanessa starts teasing Angel McAllister, a shy new girl at Bluford High. When the insults turn nasty, Jamee tries to stop them. She wins Angel's friendship but makes many enemies. Now Jamee is a target, and someone is texting lies and pictures of her all over school. Unwilling to tell her family or snitch on her fellow cheerleaders, Jamee is cornered. Will her next move solve her problems- or make them worse?--From back cover.

Download or read book Bully written by Jan Needle and published by . This book was released on 2004-10 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jan Needle's play about bullying - but who is the bully and who is the victim? The book contains a gripping playscript suitable for classwork and school production, accompanied by resources including background material and lively activities.

Download or read book Brothers in Arms written by Paul Langan and published by Townsend Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Martin Luna, a new student at Bluford High, is at the center of this story. Haunted by the tragic death of his little brother, Martin seeks one thing: revenge. But his mother wants more for her only remaining child. Will Martin listen to her, or will he allow anger to control him?--Publisher description.

Download or read book Blood is Thicker written by Paul Langan and published by Townsend Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hakeem and Savon are cousins who do not get along at first but work things out.