Teen Pressure

Elise comes from a long line of college athletes. More than anything else, she wants to wear the University of North Carolina uniform and play for the college where her parents went. It's a lot of pressure, but if she works hard, she just might make it. At least that's what Elise thinks before she notices that some of her teammates are outplaying her. And a UNC scout is visiting in a few weeks. That's where the pills come in.

Are you trying to find a single, all-inclusive reference that helps teenagers establish the groundwork to pursue early money-making potential? Do you need a comprehensive, understandable handbook to offer you an advantage over your peers? The conventional educational system has mainly disappointed adolescents regarding financial literacy. In straightforward, practical English, “Smart Money Skills Guide for Teens” covers every detail and offers all the knowledge and essential resources required to reach financial independence. Interest rates can increase your debt load, trapping you in ...

Bloodlines is the debut Young Adult Novel, by Bryce T. Frank. The daughter of Author S.W.Frank fell in love with the young characters in the Alfonzo series and with the Author's permission --which consisted of hugs and more hugs, Bryce created Bloodlines from the teenger Aldonza's perspective. The Diaz family has returned to their roots in Harlem, USA, after years abroad in Sicily. The Diaz children are not happy with the decision, but they don't get a vote. Being the children of Royalty and Mobsters is stressful enough, but transitioning into a new school is worse. Teens, Aldonza and ...

Lola Sebastian was a normal teenage girl. She had a family that loved her and a best friend that she had ever since grade school. One day, her best friend Kim told her a secret. Kim knew that Lola had a crush on a new boy named Greg. What was the secret Kim told her? Does Kim play cupid for her best friend Lola? What happens at the end?

Why fear the Vampire Queen when I'm my own worst enemy? Most people avoid trouble at all costs, but I seem to be seeking it out. While the rest of the team is content to let Holland keep building her army while we essentially do nothing, I'm determined to track her down. But I can't do that unless I can find a way to enhance my powers. When that opportunity presents itself, I know I shouldn't take the risk--it's going against orders and will break my poor mother's heart. Do you think that'll stop me? My name is Cassidy Findley, and this is my life as a teenage Vampire Hunter. The Chronicles...

Felicity St. John has it all: loyal best friends, a hot guy, and artistic talent. And she’s right on track to win the Miss Scarlet pageant. Her perfect life is possible because of just one thing: her long, wavy, coppery red hair. Having red hair is all that matters in Scarletville. Redheads hold all the power - and everybody knows it. That’s why Felicity is scared down to her roots when she receives an anonymous note: I know your secret. Because Felicity is a big fake. Her hair color comes straight out of a bottle. And if anyone discovered the truth, she’d be a social outcast faster than she could say strawberry blond.

There are some mistakes in life you can never recover from…. Have you ever wanted something so badly, you’d do almost anything to get it? That’s how I feel about becoming a Vampire Hunter. It’s in my blood. And even though I’m technically not old enough to go through the transformation process, I am ready to fulfill my destiny—one way or another. Unfortunately, going behind my sister and her established team of Vampire Hunters’ backs and inserting myself into a dangerous situation doesn’t go as planned, and before I know it, I’m no longer a would-be hunter; I’m the prey....

Aidan has it all: a happy home in leafy suburbia with two cars parked on the drive, and all a boy could ask for in terms of designer labels and gadgets. He's top of the class, captain of the swimming team, and has the gorgeous Emily hanging on his every word.

Hadley's the envy of every girl - and the desire of every guy. Her key to magically having it all is that she's an actual witch. The only ones who know about her powers are members of her coven. But there's no way to cover up an attack that causes every adult in the coven to vanish. Now it's up to Hadley to lead the young witches against the Parrishables and to rescue their missing parents. At the same time, she's caught up in her feelings for a mysterious guy named Asher, who has plenty of secrets of his own. With everything at stake, can Hadley trust her magic - and her heart?

Incarcerated teens, aged 13-18, who have faced the harsh realities of adult prisons for committing serious crimes, have penned heartfelt letters of advice to steer students away from the criminal justice system. Unleash the power of transformation with "If These Chains Could Talk," a groundbreaking and interactive book that is nothing short of explosive.

Have you ever been in a room where there's a loud guy making inappropriate comments, cracking jokes that only he thinks are funny, or leering at the girls in the room? You can feel it in the room, right? That guy, is causing a lot of tension and giving lads everywhere a bad name. This is an audiobook about how not to be that guy. It's an audiobook about getting comfortable calling out bad behaviour. And it's an audiobook that will help you feel confident navigating the modern minefield of relationships and interacting with girls, while being the guy that makes girls feel respected.

Bex has explored almost every abandoned building and tunnel in the city. He's into "urban exploration"—going where he's not supposed to go. Bex has always done it just for fun and bragging rights, taking nothing but pictures and leaving nothing but footprints. But that changes when a new kid arrives at school. Kieran is edgy, dangerous and into urban exploration as well. Together, they start pushing each other to radical extremes.

Carlota tiene diecisiete años. Un día, le dice a su madre que ha decidido que quiere ser influencer. Cuando se entera su abuelo, este decide tener una charla con ella para que le explique qué es eso de «ser influencer». El abuelo se da cuenta de que los referentes de la chica no son lo que él considera un ejemplo a seguir, así que decide hablarle a su nieta de algunos protagonistas de la historia que también fueron inconformistas, irreverentes y creativos, pero que lo hicieron por el bien común, sin buscar el protagonismo que reclaman los influencers.

Mrs Fenner has very fixed ambitions for her daughters. Deenie is thirteen years old and gorgeous. Her mother wants her to be a model – but Deenie's not so sure. So when she's diagnosed with scoliosis – curvature of the spine – Deenie's almost relieved. No more traipsing round modelling agencies, no more living up to her mother's expectations. But she has to wear an ugly, uncomfortable back brace for the next four years. And she's convinced that it will put an end to normal teenage life

Cheyenne is embarking on the end of her eighth-grade year and the only thing on her mind is being selected for the ninth-grade dance team. But in the midst of tryouts Cheyenne finds herself dealing with the painful reality that her ex-boyfriend, Brandon, is now dating her former best friend! So Cheyenne comes up with a plan to try and get back at Brandon but it backfires and she becomes the topic of vicious rumors swirling around the school. Will Cheyenne rise to the challenge of overcoming this hurtful time in her life or will she crumble under pressure?

Never part of the in crowd, Raye is thrilled when popular girl Ella Parker starts to show interest in her. So when Ella proposes an online prank on her ex, Julian Kilgarry, Raye is more than happy to play along. Together they develop an online persona and use it to "friend" him. But then things go a bit too far. And when Ella learns that Raye has been flirting with Julian face-to-face, things really escalate. Soon, what Raye thought was just some innocent online fun turns into a vicious smear campaign - against Raye herself!

With the killer of the Peach Blossom Queen still on the loose and the festival on hold, everyone is on edge in the small town of Paradiso, California. Amid all the horror and sorrow, one good thing has happened: the hunkiest guy in school likes Hope Hubbard. It’s a dream come true for the high school computer whiz (and sometimes bookie). But she’s not betting on everything getting back to normal soon. As a tornado of rumors swirls through town, a few suspects are cleared while others emerge.

Shooting the breeze with his boys. Tightening his D on the court. Doing a color check - making sure nobody's wearing blue or red, which some Crip or Piru carrying a cut-down golf club would see as disrespect. Then back to Auntie's, hoping she isn't passed out from whiskey at the end of the day. Now that Shawn is headed for high school, he wonders if he'd be better off at the school in Mama's neighborhood, where he'd be free of Compton's hassles. But then he wouldn't be with his fellas - cracking jokes, covering each other's backs - or the fine Marisol, who's been making star appearances in his dreams.

Daria Esfandyar is Iranian-American and proud of her heritage, unlike some of the “Nose Jobs” in the clique led by her former best friend, Heidi Javadi. Daria and her friends call themselves the Authentics, because they pride themselves on always keeping it real. But in the course of researching a school project, Daria learns something shocking about her past, which launches her on a journey of self-discovery. It seems everyone is keeping secrets. And it’s getting harder to know who she even is any longer.

Terug naar Bayview High met succesauteur Karen McManus. Mis jij About That ook zo? Ik wel. Laten we een nieuw spel spelen. Stuur mij je keuze: Truth or Dare. Eerlijk duurt het langst neemt de lezer mee terug naar Bayview High, een jaar na de dood van Simon Kelleher, de oprichter van de roddelapp About That. Tot nu toe heeft niemand de honger naar roddels zo goed kunnen stillen als hij dat kon, maar dat verandert wanneer iemand op school begint met een spelletje Truth or Dare. De leerlingen ontvangen een bericht van een anonieme afzender, en ze móéten kiezen.