Carter High Chronicles Set 1
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.
Back-Up Quarterback
Dan has worked hard to earn the quarterback slot on the football team, but Clay threatens to take the slot from him. Dan faces the dilemma of doing what is best for him and doing what is best for the team. Lexile: 310
The Best Week Ever
Deb has reading problems and is self-conscious about it. She doesn't think smart boys will like her. Deb turns down a date to rake her sick neighbor's leaves. Ed, smart and handsome, comes by to give her a hand, and perhaps ask her out. Lexile: 310
Boy of Their Dreams
Kim and her best friend Fran are both interested in a new boy at school, but they don't realize that it's the same boy! Kim figures it out first, and has to decide if she is willing to risk her friendship with Fran. Lexile: 240
Dont Blame Me
June has a hair-trigger temper and it gets her in trouble on the volleyball court. Coach Dale kicks her off the team, and her boyfriend breaks up with her. Her friends Rose and Kim try to help. Lexile: 260
The Easy Way
Laine is the best shooter on the girls' basketball team, but she only wants to do what she's good at. Laine doesn't want to work hard at sports or school. Laine is fortunate to have three friends who help her understand the value of working hard to achieve your goals. Lexile: 270
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