Based on new surveys of nearly 1,500 gifted teens, this book is the ultimate guide to thriving in a world that doesn't always support or understand high ability. Full of surprising facts, survey results, step-by-step strategies, inspiring teen quotes, and insightful expert essays, the guide gives readers the tools they need to appreciate their giftedness as an asset and use it to make the most …
Some teens lead healthy, productive, positive lives. Others are troubled, self-destructive, and negative about themselves and the future. What makes the difference? The presence of specific assets in their lives—not financial assets, but Developmental Assets™ including family support, self-esteem, a caring school climate, adult role models, structured time, and positive peer influence. It's…
Natalie has never felt that she's enough - athletic enough, stylist enough, or talented enough. So when her best friend abandons her, things seem worse than ever. But if Natalie can focus on who she is rather than who she isn't, she might realize she's more than enough, just the way she is.
Alie Ishala Samantha, 16 tahun, tak pernah mengira hidupnya akan sepelik ini. Semula, dia hidup dalam keluarga yang penuh cinta, dan rumah yang selalu memeluknya. Namun, sejak dituduh menjadi penyebab meninggalnya Bunda Gianla lima tahun lalu, segalanya berubah dalam semalam. Sebutan 'pembunuh pun disematkan dalam dirinya, dan dia terus mendapatkan penolakan dan rasa sakit dari ayah dan keem…
There's a lot going on during the teenage years - and if you're looking for clear explanations and sensitive, non-patronizing advice, Growing Up is the perfect place to start
Woe is me. So much is wrong in my life... Still look like a tomato Am stuck indoors whilst my friends go bowling without me (rude) My parents are leaving me to go out on a 'Date Night'. GROSS! After a summer of meeting handsome French boys and getting a tiny bit sunburnt. OK, fine - a lot sunburnt, Lottie's heading off on a week-long residential school trip. A whole week away from embar…
The hilarious new sequel to The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks by the bestselling creator of Hurrah for Gin.Lottie Brooks is back for spring term at secondary school and ready to face anything. No more trying to impress mean girl Amber. And absolutely no more being nicknamed Cucumber Girl.A lead role in the spring musical gives Lottie a chance to dazzle her mega-crush Daniel with …