An HIV-positive high school student hospitalized after being attacked, the bigot accused of the crime, and the only witness, a classmate with Down Syndrome, reveal how the assault has changed their lives as they tell of its aftermath.

As the lone girl on the Ashton High wrestling team Melinda Radford has plenty of complication in her life from her team, her coach, and her family, but then an off-hand comment makes things even worse.

Cassie dreams of being a famous singer, and when she hears about auditions for a television show, she thinks she has found her chance, but when a talent agent approaches her at the auditions, Cassie is pulled into a dangerous world that could ruin her chance at fame.

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"Three high school seniors face mounting pressures, at home and school, as they start their last season on the varsity wrestling team"--Provided by publisher.

"Kirk faces a real dilemma. His steady girlfriend Claire is angry that Kirk's boss asked him to give his niece a tennis lesson. Claire's jealousy makes her question if Kirk is faithful to her." --back cover.

A freshman is afraid of taking risks at her new school, but as she secretly observes an improvisational theater class week after week, she begins to apply its principles to her own life.

When fifteen-year-old honors student Cynthia Gene Silverman moves to a new school, she decides to reinvent herself as a reckless daredevil in order to be accepted by the popular clique.

Elyse works at the mall gift store in February, but her hatred of Valentine's day makes life difficult. But then her neighbor Patrick becomes interested in her. Will Elyse pay attention to him since he's cute, sweet and funny?

Each time fifteen-year-old Hannah and her out-of-work father move she has some fears about making friends, but a classmate warns her that in Maplecrest, Vermont, the cheerleaders really are monsters.