Anne E. Schraff
5) Jimmy Carter
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
Traces the life of the thirty-ninth president from his childhood in Plains, Georgia, through his career in the Navy, to his term in the White House, as well as his later humanitarian and diplomatic efforts.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Jaris Spain has a hard time believing in himself. Between his pessimistic father, his falsely optimistic mother, his failure at sports, difficulty in the classroom, and inability to be noticed by the one girl that matters to him, Jaris struggles to find his own place in the world.
7) One of us
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
"In the alley on his way home from work, Derrick Shaw witnesses a murder. To save his life, Derrick promises not to reveal the identity of the shooter, a former Tubman student. But he feels sick and guilty about his vow of silence."--Publisher's web site.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
"Destini Fletcher hates Tubman High from day one. When Tyron Becker singles her out, Destini is thrilled to be a part of Tyron's crowd. But he scorns her budding friendships with Alonee, Jaris, and Sami, and mocks her attempts to earn good grades. Do her excuses for Tyron's increasingly brutal behavior and bad attitude put her at risk?"--Publisher's web site.
10) The Fairest
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
When the school has a Princess of the Fair contest for a student embodying the qualities of Harriet Tubman, Jasmine Benson will stop at nothing to win.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
When Kevin Walker transfers to Tubman High after the death of his mother, he decides to keep his painful past a secret and remain a loner to avoid the scrutiny of others. But his star turn on the track team brings him attention and friends who may betray his trust.
13) Wildflower
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"Chelsea Spain bridled under her father's harsh rules. But she was growing up too fast. Someone had to rein her in until she had enough sense to handle herself better. Whenever there was the temptation to take a risk, she went for it. Egged on by her immature friends, was it too late to learn that some risks are just not worth taking?"--P. [4] of cover.
14) Shadows of guilt
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
After a young girl is shot in what appears to gang-related violence, Jaris Spain decides to take a closer look and discovers a trail leading to another Tubman High School student, DeWayne Pike, who may be covering up something in his past.
19) The stranger
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Beginning his junior year at Cesar Chavez High School, Ernesto Sandoval didn't want to move back to the barrio until he sees Naomi Martinez and finds himself falling in love.
20) To catch a dream
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Sixteen-year-old Abel Ruiz, a junior at Cesar Chavez High School, tries to look at life in a positive manner and not define himself as a loser, despite the pessimism and lack of support he receives from his parents.
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