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Baby-sitters Club (Graphic novels) volume 4
The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novel volume 2
The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novel volume 1
The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novel volume 2
The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novel volume 1
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Follows the adventures of Kristy and the other members of the Baby-sitters Club as they deal with crank calls, uncontrollable two-year-olds, wild pets, and parents who do not always tell the truth.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 8
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Feeling like she does not fit in with the other members of her family, who are all thin, brilliant, and good-looking, fifteen-year-old Virginia tries to deal with her self-image, her first physical relationship, and her disillusionment with some of the people closest to her.
Author
Series
Baby-sitters Club (revised editions) volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 4
Description
"Mary Anne has never been a leader of the BSC. So when a fight breaks out among the club's four members, Mary Anne feels a little lost, unable to depend on Kristy, Stacey, or Claudia anymore. Sitting by herself in the cafeteria is bad enough; when Mary Anne has to baby-sit a sick child without any help from the club, she knows someone has to take action. It's time for Mary Anne to step in and save the day!"--
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 9
Formats
Description
As high school graduation nears, Wren Gray is surprised to connect with gentle Charlie Parker, a boy with a troubled past who has loved her for years, while she considers displeasing her parents for the first time and changing the plans for her future.
Author
Pub. Date
c1991
Description
The classic best-selling step-by-step program for becoming more assertive. Utilizing a number of techniques from behavior-change psychology, speech, communications, and acting, the authors Sharon and Gordon Bower outline an effective assertiveness program to help people improve their self-esteem, articulate their opinions, and develop meaningful relationships. Exercises and examples throughout--including the celebrated DESC scripts (describe,...
Author
Series
Baby-sitters Club (revised editions) volume 4
Pub. Date
c1987
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 4
Description
When a fight breaks out among the members of the Babysitters Club, timid Mary Anne finds herself becoming more assertive as a baby sitter and in her relationships with her father and friends.
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"You can make a difference, and this book is here to help! It gives you the tools you need to recognize bullying--and be prepared to handle it. Take a quiz to learn your 'speak-up' style, and read great advice from girls who have been in similar situations. With tips that include wise words to use with bullies, smart ways to ignore them, and solid advice on getting an adult's help when needed, you'll discover how you can make the world a safer, happier...
14) Sleepaway girls
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 12
Description
When the exceptionally people-pleasing Sam spends a summer as a counselor-in-training, she learns how to say no, to stand up for herself, and what it feels like to have a crush on a great guy.
17) Daring greatly: how the courage to be vulnerable transforms the way we live, love, parent, and lead
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
Every day we experience the uncertainty, risks, and emotional exposure that define what it means to be vulnerable or to dare greatly. Based on twelve years of research, Dr. Brené Brown dispels the cultural myth that vulnerability is weakness and argues that it is, in truth, our most accurate measure of courage. Brown explains how vulnerability is both the core of difficult emotions like fear, grief, and disappointment, and the birthplace of love,...
18) Squeakers
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
After several bad experiences with Mr. Mole on his way home from school, Squeakers the squirrel learns that there are times one must say no.
20) Daring greatly: how the courage to be vulnerable transforms the way we live, love, parent, and lead
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Pub. Date
2012.
Description
Based on twelve years of research, thought leader Dr. Brene Brown argues that vulnerability is not weakness, but rather our clearest path to courage, engagement, and meaningful connection.