Carter High Chronicles - Set 2
by Eleanor Robins
Each book features a character embroiled in a typical high school dilemma. Topics are involving and pertinent to young adult readers: romance, sports, friendship, exams, work, family. In just eight chapters and 48 pages, even the least motivated reader can easily finish.
The Fastest Runner
Ben failed math but wants to go out for track. The coach checks all grades, but Ben's grades are confused with Ed's because they both have the same last name. Should Ben tell the truth about his grades and miss out on the chance to run track? Lexile: 280
It Is Not a Date
Kirk dates Claire, but he is asked by his boss to give his niece, Gail, a tennis lesson. Claire is upset that Kirk may actually be dating Gail. So how can Kirk prove to Claire that he's faithful? Lexile: 270
One Date Too Many
Paz has a date with Juan, but she would rather go out with Cruz. Griff and Marge try to meddle as usual, but Paz knows she has made a commitment to Juan. Will she stick with her commitment? Lexile: 250
The Right Kind of Win
Is it OK to win because the other team forfeits, or should you bend the rules a bit and play the game letting the best team win? Cruz wants to take the easy way out, but his teammates want to play fair and square. Lexile: 290
Too Late
Matt's always late, but doesn't think it's important until he loses his girlfriend and angers his history teacher and best friend. Will Matt miss out on the big game because of his attitude? Lexile: 290
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