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At the Center

From the Series Bounce

Cody's basketball team, The Rebels, has an almost perfect record, thanks to the skills of his best friend Jayson "Dominator" Davis. Jayson is new to the team and to the nearly all-white high… Read More →

  • Lexile: 760
  • ATOS: 4.7
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2016

On Guard

From the Series Bounce

Point guard Mercedes Morgan is on track to set the all-state record for three-pointers. She's even caught the attention of a big-time college recruiter. But her sister has fallen in with a… Read More →

  • Lexile: 720
  • ATOS: 4.6
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2016

Pass It Forward

From the Series Bounce

Lucas has big dreams of getting a basketball scholarship and helping his mom out of poverty. When a growth spurt helps Lucas become a force on the court, his dreams finally seem within reach. Read More →

  • Lexile: 650
  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2016
Cover: Teen Incarceration: From Cell Bars to Ankle Bracelets
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Teen Incarceration: From Cell Bars to Ankle Bracelets

In the United States, the conversation about teen incarceration has moved from one extreme to another. For centuries, execution of juvenile offenders was legal. By the twenty-first century,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1260
  • ATOS: 8.9
  • Dewey: 364.60835/0973
  • Copyright: 2017

To the Point

From the Series Bounce

Randy prides himself on being all a team captain should be. He expects a lot from himself and from his teammates. But his high standards are challenged when he discovers some players are… Read More →

  • Lexile: 690
  • ATOS: 4.5
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2016

Duty or Desire

From the Series Unbarred

Do the crime, do the time behind bars. But once you've been in, it can be tough to stay out. Alejandro has served six months for trumped-up charges after a brutal encounter with police. Now… Read More →

  • Lexile: 630
  • ATOS: 4.1
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2016

Fight or Flee

From the Series Unbarred

Do the crime, do the time behind bars. But once you've been in, it can be tough to stay out. When Hinton Helsinger leaves the Youth Correctional Center, he's set on reforming his impulsive… Read More →

  • Lexile: 670
  • ATOS: 4.4
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2016

Friend or Foe

From the Series Unbarred

Do the crime, do the time behind bars. But once you've been in, it can be tough to stay out. Ian's band is finally taking off. But the band's front man and Ian's best friend, Orlando, can't… Read More →

  • Lexile: 620
  • ATOS: 4.5
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2016

Heart or Mind

From the Series Unbarred

Do the crime, do the time behind bars. But once you've been in, it can be tough to stay out. Tension between African Americans and Somalis at Rodney's high school erupts into a food fight… Read More →

  • Lexile: 740
  • ATOS: 4.7
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2016

Always Faithful

From the Series Support and Defend

Having a parent return from military duty is a dream come true. But sometimes, coming home comes with problems. For Rosie, life is nearly perfect. She has the perfect ROTC boyfriend and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 640
  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2015

Collateral Damage

From the Series Support and Defend

Having a parent return from military duty is a dream come true. But sometimes, coming home comes with problems. Tyshawn can't wait to show off his three-pointers. His dad, a former… Read More →

  • Lexile: 620
  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2015

Combat Zone

From the Series Support and Defend

Having a parent return from military duty is a dream come true. But sometimes, coming home comes with problems. Justin's got it all planned out. He's going to graduate high school, enroll at Read More →

  • Lexile: 670
  • ATOS: 4.3
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2015

Freedom Flight

From the Series Support and Defend

Having a parent return from military duty is a dream come true. But sometimes, coming home comes with problems. When Paige's mom returns from her final tour of Air Force duty, Paige couldn't Read More →

  • Lexile: 690
  • ATOS: 4.6
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2015

Doing Right

From the Series Locked Out

Every adult wants to give DeQuin advice. His father, who's serving a life sentence, thinks DeQuin needs to toughen up. His uncle wants DeQuin to work hard and keep his head down. Then there's Read More →

  • Lexile: 650
  • ATOS: 4.3
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2015

Guarding Secrets

From the Series Locked Out

Everyone has secrets in high school. But no one has a secret quite like Camila Hernandez's. For as long as Camila can remember, her mother has been in prison. And Camila has tried to make… Read More →

  • Lexile: 640
  • ATOS: 4.6
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2015
Cover: Raising Heaven
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Raising Heaven

From the Series Locked Out

Deja's mom has never been there when Deja needed her. She's lied, run off, and gotten into trouble with the law more times than anyone can count. She always promises to change―and always… Read More →

  • Lexile: 700
  • ATOS: 4.5
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2015

Returning to Normal

From the Series Locked Out

Life is looking up for Xavier. Things are good with Jennie, his baseball coach believes in him, he's earned the role of closer, and his dad's coming home after serving ten years. But making Read More →

  • Lexile: 620
  • ATOS: 4.1
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2015

Taking Sides

From the Series Locked Out

Todd and Tina Morgan were both there the night their mother died. They both saw their father kill her. But they can't agree on what actually happened. To Tina, their father is a murderer.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 600
  • ATOS: 4.3
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2015

At All Costs

From the Series The Red Zone

Kyle and Mike share a dream of playing college football. They're both members of the Central High Trojans. And lately their dream is in danger, because Mike has taken some serious hits. A… Read More →

  • Lexile: 660
  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2014

Barrier

From the Series The Alternative

When Jessica is diagnosed with social anxiety disorder, she finally understands why her best friend is her dog and why she breaks out in a sweat whenever she interacts with others. She hopes… Read More →

  • Lexile: 740
  • ATOS: 4.9
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2014
Cover: Bridge
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Bridge

From the Series The Alternative

José can't keep up. As the only English speaker in a family of undocumented immigrants, he handles everything from taking family members to the doctor to bargaining with the landlord. Plus he Read More →

  • Lexile: 800
  • ATOS: 5.1
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2014
Cover: Controlled
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Controlled

From the Series The Alternative

Rachel's junior year is going to be perfect—she's taking AP classes, is first-chair viola, and is busy planning her college visits. Then Misty, Rachel's wild and unpredictable cousin, lands… Read More →

  • Lexile: 470
  • ATOS: 3.6
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2014

Drift: Nissan Skyline

From the Series Turbocharged

The great thing about drifting, thinks Kekoa, is that it's more about skill than expensive parts. That's good for him. Since his mom left him on the island with his grandma, his Nissan… Read More →

  • Lexile: 680
  • ATOS: 4.3
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2013
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Head Kick

From the Series The Dojo

Nong Vang dreams that one day he'll be an MMA superstar. He can trash-talk with as much force as his deadly kicks. But being a hero in his real life hinges on more than his first amateur MMA… Read More →

  • Lexile: 700
  • ATOS: 4.3
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2013