Adolescence

The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make (Unabridged)

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The challenges teens face today are tougher than at any time in history: academic stress, parent communication, media bombardments, dating drama, abuse, bullying, addictions, depression, and negative peer pressure, just to name a few. And like it or not, the choices teens make while navigating these challenges can make or break their futures.

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The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make (Unabridged)

Prom (Unabridged)

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High school senior Ashley Hannigan doesn't care about prom, but she's the exception. It's pretty much the only good thing at her urban Philadelphia high school, and everyone plans to make the most of it, especially Ash's best friend, Natalia, who's the head of the committee.

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Prom (Unabridged)

Go Ask Alice (Unabridged)

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Life at 15 isn't easy for a girl if she's shy and hates the way she looks. Each day is heaven or hell, depending on who talks to her, or who doesn't. So when she's finally accepted by a group, she doesn't refuse their party games, even if it means taking LSD. Soon she's taking little pills to wake up and others to go to sleep, and the days begin to blur.

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Go Ask Alice (Unabridged)

Rodrick Rules: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Unabridged)

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Jeff Kinney's highly anticipated sequel to his #1 New York Times best-selling Diary of a Wimpy Kid chronicles Greg Heffley's creative efforts to dodge middle-school hazards, dazzle the girls, avoid talent shows, and - above all - guard his embarrassing secret.

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Rodrick Rules: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Unabridged)

The House On Mango Street (Unabridged)

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The greatly admired and bestselling book about a young girl growing up in the Latino section of Chicago. Sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes deeply joyous, this novel depicts a new American landscape through its multiple characters.

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The House On Mango Street (Unabridged)

Star Girl (Unabridged)

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She's as magical as the desert sky. As strange as her pet rat. As mysterious as her own name.

From the day she arrives at quiet Mica High in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of "Stargirl, Stargirl." She captures Leo Borlock's heart with just one smile. She sparks a school-spirit revolution with just one cheer. The students of Mica High are enchanted.

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Star Girl (Unabridged)

The Second Summer of the Sisterhood (Unabridged)

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With a bit of last summer's sand in the pockets, the Traveling Pants and the Sisterhood that wears them embark on their 16th summer.

Bridget: Impulsively sets off for Alabama, wanting to both confront her demons about her family and avoid them all at once.

Lena: Spends a blissful week with Kostos, making the unexplainable silence that follows his visit even more painful.

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The Second Summer of the Sisterhood (Unabridged)

Girls In Pants: The Third Summer of the Sisterhood (Unabridged)

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The Pants first came to us at the perfect moment. That is, when we were splitting up for the first time. It was two summers ago when they first worked their magic, and last summer when they shook up our lives once again. You see, we don't wear the Pants year-round. We let them rest so they are extra powerful when summer comes.

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Girls In Pants: The Third Summer of the Sisterhood (Unabridged)

Forever In Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood (Unabridged)

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With unraveled embroidery and fraying hems, the Traveling Pants are back for one last, glorious summer.

Lena: Immerses herself in her painting and an intoxicating summer fling, fearing that the moment she forgets about Kostos will be the moment she sees him again.

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09:05
Forever In Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood (Unabridged)

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