THE 7 BEST THINGS SMART TEENS DO.

THE 7 BEST THINGS SMART TEENS DO by John C Friel and Linda D Friel.

Description:

"This book was written expressly for teenagers as a unique roadmap into adulthood. It was designed to stimulate the brain as well as the heart because teenagers who listen to both can eventually negotiate adolescence successfully. It will appeal to teenagers who like to think, wonder, question and challenge, as well as to teenagers who feel that they haven't quite figured out this "life" thing.

The Friels show teens the seven things they need to do in order to overcome common roadblocks they face or will face. These are:

1. Become competent-don't expect to have self-esteem without becoming competent
   
   
2. Master your feelings-don't let your feelings run the show
   
   
3. Break the silence-don't silently scream instead of making yourself known
   
   
4. Get healthy power-don't avoid learning about power
   
   
5. Face the serious stuff-don't hide the really important things you're experiencing
   
   
6. Find an identity-don't avoid the struggle to find yourself
   
   
7. Learn to stake out the extremes-don't live only in the extremes." -Amazon

PRICE: SGD15

VERY USEFUL AND PRACTICAL BOOK FOR PARENTS OF TEENAGERS AND TEENAGERS THEMSELVES. A PERFECT GUIDEBOOK.

First They Killed My Father.

FIRST THEY KILLED MY FATHER by Loung Ung

A memoir, a daughter of Cambodia remembers.

Blurb:

One of seven children of a high-ranking government official, Loung Ung lived a privileged life in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh until the age of five. Then, in April 1975, Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge army stormed into the city, forcing Ung's family to flee and, eventually, to disperse. Loung was trained as a child soldier in a work camp for orphans, her siblings were sent to labor camps, and those who survived the horrors would not be reunited until the Khmer Rouge was destroyed.

Harrowing yet hopeful, Loung's powerful story is an unforgettable account of a family shaken and shattered, yet miraculously sustained by courage and love in the face of unspeakable brutality.

PRICE: SGD20

HONEST, RAW ACCOUNT OF THE HORRIFIC KHMER ROUGE IN CAMBODIA THEN. THIS BOOK WILL LEAVE YOU IN TEARS.

Before I Die.

BEFORE I DIE by Jenny Downham.

Blurb:

It's really going to happen. They said it would, but this is getting quicker than anyone thought.

When you're 16 and time is running out, there's an awful lot of living to do...

Uplifting, life-affirming, joyous - this extraordinary novel celebrated what it is like to be alive by confronting with it's really like to die. 

PRICE: SGD12

AN AWFULLY HONEST BOOK, AMAZINGLY WRITTEN. SUITABLE FOR TEENAGERS AND OLDER.

Thirteen Reasons Why.

THIRTEEN REASONS WHY by Jay Asher

Blurb:

There are thirteen reasons why your friend died. You are one of them. 

Clay Jensen returns home to find a strange package with his name written on it. Inside, he discovers several cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker - his classmate and his first love - who had committed suicide two weeks earlier. Hannah's voice explains there are thirteen reasons why she killed herself. Clay is one of them. If he listens, he'll find out why. All through the night, Clay keeps listening - and what he discovers changes his life...FOREVER.

PRICE: SGD11

BOOK ON DEMAND TILL TODAY, WELL WRITTEN AND ENTICING. SUITABLE FOR TEENAGERS AND OLDER.

Teenage Christian Girls' Series: Colour me wasted.

This Christian series is a series not only meant for Christian girls but also non-Christian girls looking for a guide to making right choices in their life. 

Covers topics such as DIVORCE, DRINKING, INSECURITY AND WITCHCRAFT.

PRICE PER BOOK: SGD9

BOOK 5: BURNT ORANGE by Melody Carlson.

Blurb:

Amber Conrad has a problem. Her youth group friends Simi and Lisa won't get off her case about the drinking parties she's been going to. Amber chalks it up to jealousy and pokes fun and their concern-even though she secretly wonders if they might be right. Everyone does it. Whats the big deal? Up until her senior year, Amber has been the model of perfection-just like her dad, Pastor Conrad, taught her to be. But when Claire Phillips invites her to more and more parties, Amber's little white lies spark raging wildfire that threatens t overtake her life. Will she be honest with herself and her friends before things really get out of control? 

BOOK 8: BITTER ROSE by Melody Carlson.

Blurb:

One night, Maggie comes home from youth group to learn that her mom and dad just had another huge fight. But this time, her dad is moving out-as in "there's-nothing-in-the-closet-not-even-an-unmatched-sock" moving out. This one looks bad. My life is officially over. Maggie blames her mom for the family's disintegration. ''She's driven him away with her constant nagging and complaining and arguing. Honestly, who could stand to live with that woman?" she vents to her friend Claire. However, there's more to the story, and Maggie desperately wants to know the truth-something nobody seems willing to tell her.

BOOK 9: FADED DENIM by Melody Carlson.

Blurb:

All of Emily's friends seem so perfect. They're skinny and pretty, and, of course, are fun and flirty to boot. Especially Leah, who, as Emily remembers it, used to be the chubby girl in school. Now Leah is on her way toward becoming America's next top model. Literally. Why can't I look like her? Emily loathes her slightly overweight body, her insecure personality, and sometimes even her "perfect" friends. As Leah and Becca, another gorgeous friend, discuss the latest fashion trends and "magical thigh-reducing creams," Emily's secret bitterness begins to eat away at her soul. Emily takes drastic measures putting herself in danger of death, which she will only avoid if she comes to terms with the issues weighing down her heavy heart.

BOOK 11: MOON WHITE by Melody Carlson.

Blurb:

When new girl Liz moves in on Heather Sinclair's boyfriend and her coveted lead in the ballet, Heather's life goes haywire. Searching for ways to bring her problems under control, she explores the traditions of Wicca. All spirituality is good, right? Heather's curiosity brings new confidence and reassurance but alienates her from others, including her best friend, who writes her off as a witch. Even so, this enchanting path seems harmless, even helpful. But when terrifying things begin to happen that Heather can't explain, it becomes clear that she has less control over her world than ever before. Tugged between fear and hope, Heather puts herself in unexpected danger that leads her to the lowest point of her life. There, however, she uncovers an unknown secret about her deceased mother and meets a compassionate stranger who leads her on a quest she never could have imagined.

Hannah's Choice

HANNAH'S CHOICE by Hannah and Kirsty Jones.

Blurb:

A poignant tale of strength, hope, trust and unshakeable love.

"If I could have any wish it wouldn't be a part in High School Musical. What I'd like is to just have one day without having to rest when my heart gets tired. But I can't and I've learned that feeling unhappy about it is a waste of time. Being happy gives me energy - so much so that sometimes I want to do a cartwheel even though I can't actually manage it. So you see my decision to say no to the transplant wasn't about dying. It's about living." 

PRICE: SGD15

One of the greatest and bravest young lady of all time.

Daniel isn't Talking.

DANIEL ISN'T TALKING by Marti Leimbach.

Blurb:

Melanie Marsh is an American living in London. She is married to Stephen, the perfect Englishmen - who knew the moment when he saw her that she was his future. But when their youngest child is diagnosed with autism their marriage unravels at speed. Stephen runs back to an old girlfriend while Melanie struggles to help her son. Then Melanie hears about a man named Andy O'Connor who calls himself a 'play therapist'. Despite his lengthy client list, she is skeptical. But when he walks into the house and starts playing with Daniel it changes everything...

Comments:

Sunday Times- "Heartfelt, realistic and informative...Leimbach vividly portrays both overwhelming maternal love and the ins and outs of autism...Thought-provoking wiring."

PRICE: SGD11

Ollie

OLLIE, written by Stephen Venables.

 (The book contains pictures of Ollie and his family.)

Blurb:

Ollie's story is one of extraordinary courage and overwhelming spirit. Without warming, at the age of just two, Ollie's young life was turned into a baffling challenge by autism. At the age of four, Ollie and his family faced a new and unimaginable menace when he was diagnosed with leukemia. But Ollie showed incredible bravery and determination as he proves himself to be an inspirational fighter. In this heartbreaking true story, Ollie's father, Stephen, tells of his son's fearless battles and the sadness his family was still to face...

"Like the swallows, our son Ollie came in the spring and left in the autumn. Dancing, singing swooping - there was something birdlike about his energy, joy and laughter - but also the fleeting, enigmatic quality of life."

PRICE: SGD11

EXTREMELY INSPIRATIONAL AND HEARTWARMING, SUITABLE FOR READERS OF ALL AGES.