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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? Can Beth, his eight-year-old sister help?

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.

Ben has a dilemma because he's 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?

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.

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guide CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend students reading skills. Simply select and print the activities that you need.

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.

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guide CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend students reading skills. Simply select and print the activities that you need.

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.

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guide CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend students reading skills. Simply select and print the activities that you need.

Ben has a dilemma because he's 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?

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guide CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend students reading skills. Simply select and print the activities that you need.

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? Can Beth, his eight-year-old sister, help?

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guide CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend students reading skills. Simply select and print the activities that you need.

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?

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guide CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend students reading skills. Simply select and print the activities that you need.

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?

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?

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?

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guide CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend students reading skills. Simply select and print the activities that you need.

Dan has worked hard for three years to earn the quarterback slot on the football team, but Clay, a new boy who has moved to the area, is better and threatens to take the slot from him. Coach asks Dan to help Clay learn plays. Dan faces the dilemma of doing what is best for him and doing what is best for the team.

Dan has worked hard for three years to earn the quarterback slot on the football team, but Clay, a new boy who has moved to the area, is better and threatens to take the slot from him. Coach asks Dan to help Clay learn plays. Dan faces the dilemma of doing what is best for him and doing what is best for the team.

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guide CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend students reading skills. Simply select and print the activities that you need.

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.

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.

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guide CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend students reading skills. Simply select and print the activities that you need.

Deb is reading problems and is self-conscious about it. She doesn't think smart boys will like her. But she's hardworking, helpful, and a girl of her word. 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.

Deb is reading problems and is self-conscious about it. She doesn't think smart boys will like her. But she's hardworking, helpful, and a girl of her word. 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.

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guide CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend students reading skills. Simply select and print the activities that you need.

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.

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.

Since one of Carter High's football players made a small wooden falcon in shop class, the team has won all of its games. Did the falcon bring them good luck? Could Carter High beat Newton High and be number one? Would Emmett and the other Newton High players want to win badly enough to steal the lucky falcon?

Competitiveness becomes something more sinister as Lin and Chandra compete for the best grade on their science papers. Did Lin lose her library book or did someone take it? Can Willow help Lin find her library book in time to complete her paper?

During rehearsal, someone wearing a clown costume is seen next to the ticket money box. Soon, Mrs. Scott realizes that the money is missing. Did the clown take it? Did someone else? Logan's dream of being the star fades, as many at Carter High believe he took the ticket money. Can he prove that there was more than one person in a clown costume that day?

Jack's love of exhibits gets him into trouble. A fun filled science class turns sour as Mr. Flint discovers that his expensive Aztec ring is missing. As Jack was the only person alone with the ring, all eyes focus on him as the thief.

Paige doesn't have a date for the school dance. She fears that no one will ask her. Would Logan or Cullen ask Paige, or would Brett ask her? Then Paige finds a slip of paper in her science book. It's a note from her secret admirer. Did Logan write it, or was it someone else?

Can a little white lie get you into trouble? Logan tells Quinn that he likes breaking codes. But that isn't true. When Quinn gives Logan a coded message, his story catches up with him. Can Logan break the code before Quinn finds out? Or, will Logan tell her the truth?

Just one day before the Carter High art show, Paige can't find her painting. She remembers putting it in room 19, or did she? Will Paige find her painting in time to enter it in the art show?

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guides CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend student reading skills. Simply select and print activities that you need.

Jack's love of exhibits gets him into trouble. A fun filled science class turns sour as Mr. Flint discovers that his expensive Aztec ring is missing. As Jack was the only person alone with the ring, all eyes focus on him as the thief.

The 16-page TRG CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend student reading skills. Simply select and print activities that you need.

During rehearsal, someone wearing a clown costume is seen next to the ticket money box. Soon, Mrs. Scott realizes that the money is missing. Did the clown take it? Did someone else? Logan's dream of being the star fades, as many believe he took the ticket money. Can he prove that there was more than one person in a clown costume that day?

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guides CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend student reading skills. Simply select and print activities that you need.

Since one of Carter High's football players made a small wooden falcon in shop class, the team has won all of its games. Did the falcon bring them good luck? Could Carter High beat Newton High and be number one? Would Emmett and the other Newton High players want to win badly enough to steal the lucky falcon?

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guides CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend student reading skills. Simply select and print activities that you need.

Can a little white lie get you into trouble? Logan tells Quinn that he likes breaking codes. But that isn't true. When Quinn gives Logan a coded message, his story catches up with him. Can Logan break the code before Quinn finds out? Or, will Logan tell her the truth?

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guides CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend student reading skills. Simply select and print activities that you need.

Paige doesn't have a date for the school dance. She fears that no one will ask her. Would Logan or Cullen ask Paige, or would Brett ask her? Then Paige finds a slip of paper in her science book. It's a note from her secret admirer. Did Logan write it, or was it someone else?

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guides CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend student reading skills. Simply select and print activities that you need.

Competitiveness becomes something more sinister as Lin and Chandra compete for the best grade on their science papers. Did Lin lose her library book or did someone take it? Can Willow help Lin find her library book in time to complete her paper?

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guides CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend student reading skills. Simply select and print activities that you need.

Just one day before the Carter High art show, Paige can't find her painting. She remembers putting it in room 19, or did she? Will Paige find her painting in time to enter it in the art show?

The 16-page TRG CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend student reading skills. Simply select and print activities that you need.

Drake has to pass Mrs. Wray's history test if he wants to play in the football game. But when Mrs. Wray realizes Drake's test is missing, Mr. Zane tells her that he saw Drake in her room. Did Drake take his test to avoid getting a failing grade, or does someone else have a stake in whether or not Drake plays?

Drake has to pass Mrs. Wray's history test if he wants to play in the football game. Drake is sure he handed Mrs. Wray the test. But when Mrs. Wray realizes Drake's test is missing, Mr. Zane tells her that he saw Drake in her room. Did Drake take his test to avoid getting a failing grade, or does someone else have a stake in whether or not Drake plays?

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guides CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend student reading skills. Simply select and print activities that you need.

Drake and Noah didn't want to go on Mr. Zane's field trip to the gardens. At first, they seem to be in luck because the permission slips go missing. Then someone calls the bus company on Mr. Zane's behalf-twice. Is the field trip canceled? Did Drake take the permission slips and make the calls, or did someone else?

Drake and Noah didn't want to go on Mr. Zane's field trip to the gardens. At first, they seem to be in luck because the permission slips go missing. Then someone calls the bus company on Mr. Zane's behalf-twice. Is the field trip canceled? Did Drake take the permission slips and make the calls, or did someone else?

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guides CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend student reading skills. Simply select and print activities that you need.

On the day of the science test, Mr. Zane is very late. As the day passes, all of Carter High worries what might have happened to him. Is Mr. Zane okay? Is he late or is he missing? When the students go to Mr. Zane's house, what will they find.

On the day of the science test, Mr. Zane is very late. As the day passes, all of Carter High worries what might have happened to him. Is Mr. Zane okay? Is he late or is he missing? When the students go to Mr. Zane's house, what will they find.

Dru thinks it is her dad's fault that she can't spend her senior year at her old high school. However, she soon learns that judging people unfairly gets her nowhere. Troy could be Dru's new boyfriend, but will Dru's quick judgment get in the way of a new friendship?

Laine used to think that it was OK to be a few minutes late. She often put her own needs before others, especially her best friend, Tess. But Laine finds out the hard way that being late does matter. Will she learn to be on time?

June has learned to control her temper, but has she learned to work with others? When Eve hurts her ankle, Kim is placed on the starting volleyball team. June has to decide whether to help Kim improve her serves or risk losing the season. Can June get past her junior year grudge?

Cruz likes to date lots of girls. He dated Ana and Paz, but he really wanted to date Tia. She was the girl who all the boys wanted to ask out. While Rey, Al, and Ana have dates for the spring dance, Cruz discovers that he needs to be someone to count on.

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guide CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend student reading skills. Simply select and print the activities that you need.

Dru thinks it is her dad's fault that she can't spend her senior year at her old high school. However, she soon learns that judging people unfairly gets her nowhere. Troy could be Dru's new boyfriend, but will Dru's quick judgment get in the way of a new friendship?

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guide CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend student reading skills. Simply select and print the activities that you need.

Laine used to think that it was OK to be a few minutes late. She often put her own needs before others, especially her best friend, Tess. But Laine finds out the hard way that being late does matter. Will she learn to be on time?

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guide CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend student reading skills. Simply select and print the activities that you need.

June has learned to control her temper, but has she learned to work with others? When Eve hurts her ankle, Kim is placed on the starting volleyball team. June has to decide whether to help Kim improve her serves or risk losing the season. Can June get past her junior year grudge?

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guide CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend student reading skills. Simply select and print the activities that you need.

Cruz likes to date lots of girls. He dated Ana and Paz, but he really wanted to date Tia. She was the girl who all the boys wanted to ask out. While Rey, Al, and Ana have dates for the spring dance, Cruz discovers that he needs to be someone to count on.

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guide CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend student reading skills. Simply select and print the activities that you need.

Ben relies on others to do things for him. He often sleeps in and sometimes even forgets his homework and textbooks. In the past, his mom has brought them to school. However, Ben's mom quickly decides she will no longer keep Ben out of trouble.

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guide CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend student reading skills. Simply select and print the activities that you need.

Bel spent spring break caring for her sick aunt. She didn't see her boyfriend, Al, for over a week. Bel couldn't wait to talk to him, but Al never called her. Now spring break is over and Al is avoiding her. Is it time for Bel to move on?

Bel spent spring break caring for her sick aunt. She didn't see her boyfriend, Al, for over a week. Bel couldn't wait to talk to him, but Al never called her. Now spring break is over and Al is avoiding her. Is it time for Bel to move on?

Ben relies on others to do things for him. He often sleeps in and sometimes even forgets his homework and textbooks. In the past, his mom has brought them to school. However, Ben's mom quickly decides she will no longer keep Ben out of trouble.

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guide CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend student reading skills. Simply select and print the activities that you need.

Some girls said Marge didn't have to act to play the troublemaker in the senior play. Claire isn't so sure they are wrong, but she is lonely. First, she loses Kirk to Gwen. Then she finds out Gwen wants her part in the play. Marge is always around when she needs someone.

Some girls said Marge didn't have to act to play the troublemaker in the senior play. Claire isn't so sure they are wrong, but she is lonely. First, she loses Kirk to Gwen. Then she finds out Gwen wants her part in the play. Marge is always around when she needs someone.

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guide CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend student reading skills. Simply select and print the activities that you need.

Everything seemed stacked up against Griff. He had Mr. Reese for science and Coach Mann for P.E. He disappointed both teachers his junior year. Now he had to face them for another year. Even worse, Laine was in one of his classes. If she didn't like him last year, why would she this year?

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guide CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend student reading skills. Simply select and print the activities that you need.

Clay is starting quarterback for the Carter High football team. He works hard to get what he wants. Clay wants to date Kim, but she turned him down last year. When Clay helps Hank with his passes, he finds out that Kim studies with Hank's sister. It could be the start of a very good year.

Clay is starting quarterback for the Carter High football team. He works hard to get what he wants. Clay wants to date Kim, but she turned him down last year. When Clay helps Hank with his passes, he finds out that Kim studies with Hank's sister. It could be the start of a very good year.

Everything seemed stacked up against Griff. He had Mr. Reese for science and Coach Mann for P.E. He disappointed both teachers his junior year. Now he had to face them for another year. Even worse, Laine was in one of his classes. If she didn't like him last year, why would she this year?

The 16-page Teacher's Resource Guide CDs provide 10 reproducible activities per title to extend student reading skills. Simply select and print the activities that you need.

Starting your senior year at a new school is tough. Harder still when you can't hear some of what is said to you. Rick wanted the Carter High students to like him. He thought if they knew he wore a hearing aid, they wouldn't want to be his friends.

Starting your senior year at a new school is tough. Harder still when you can't hear some of what is said to you. Rick wanted the Carter High students to like him. He thought if they knew he wore a hearing aid, they wouldn't want to be his friends.

Would Braden betray a friend to get the car that he desperately wants? Braden must find a summer job. If he doesn't, he will lose out on the car of his dreams. His father will only help with the payments if Braden gets a part-time job. But the competition for summer jobs is fierce. How far will Braden go to beat the competition?

Students who fail to turn in their assignments on time will get a zero, Mr. Lee has decreed. Tyler and Malik had fun all weekend. Now they have to stay up all night to write their papers. Their classmate, Darcie, finished her paper days ago. And she agrees with Mr. Li's "no exception" policy. But now she can't find her paper...

It's time to elect a new class president. Cory and Eli quickly enter the race, although Jazz and Key aren't so sure that either of them would make a good president. After Jazz agrees to vote for his friend, Cory, he realizes he would like to run himself. Will Jazz turn out to be Cory's friend or foe?

What would you do for your best friend? Jared believes that best friends would do anything for each other. And Gray is grateful for Jared's generosity. But then Jared asks Gray to lie for him. "It's just a little lie," says Jared. Gray agrees to help out his best friend until he realizes that there are limits to friendship.

This year Kaya is having trouble studying for history class. Kaya is off to a bad start when she does poorly on an exam. Mrs. Holt offers to hold a tutoring session to help students study for their next history test. While waiting for the session to begin, Mrs. Holt leaves the classroom, and leaves Kaya alone with a copy of the next test.

After finding out that Torie is dating Rae's ex-boyfriend, Chance, Rae makes a plan to pay Torie back. Rae decides to date Brad, a boy that Torie really likes, just to make her jealous. Unfortunately, Rae doesn't count on how her feelings for Brad might change. By the time Rae realizes she's fallen for Brad, it might be too late.

Choosing between keeping a promise and keeping a friend is tough. Josh's first few days of driving without an adult passenger may be cut short if his dad learns that Josh drives Cooper and Nikki to the dance. Josh made a promise to his dad, but he wants to help out his friend. How will Josh's dad react to a broken promise?

When opposing teams stay at the same motel, the coaches give the players strict rules to follow. Be polite and keep to yourselves. At first Rick appears to be cooperative, but Cole begins to question his actions. When Garrett goes missing, Rick acts strangely. What has he been up to?

Paris is worried that Max isn't really visiting his grandparents. She thinks he's dating another girl. Instead of asking Max her real question, Paris takes her cousin's advice and accepts a date with Blake. After all, if Max can date someone behind her back, why can't she? Besides, no one will know her at the Wayfield homecoming game... or will they?

Emma would do anything to help her best friend, Jordyn, win debate finals. But there's a problem, Jordyn is set to debate Emma's boyfriend, Darius, from rival Camden High. Emma learns of Camden's strategy while on a date. And she can't wait to tell Jordyn. After all, Darius didn't swear her to secrecy. Is it a matter of trust?

Themes include: bullying, sexuality, suicide

Perry and Dawn have been glued at the hip since first grade. Their bond was instantaneous. The two had their own little language for their own little world. Perry came from a broken home, but at Dawn’s house, he was accepted for who he was—homosexual. But during her senior year in high school Dawn falls in love with Perry’s secret crush. As Dawn dates the popular high school football player, their lifelong friendship is torn apart by jealousy.

Themes include: divorce, family relationships

Stepmothers are wicked, everyone knows that. They're interfering, mean busy-bodies, who take over your dad's life and ruin yours.

Themese include: death, anger, sibling rivalry

Sibling rivalry doesn't end at the grave. Andrew is haunted by memories of his dead brother. The last time they met, Andrew had told him to go to hell.

Themes include: suicide, family dysfunction

Everyone wants to know why Emma tried to kill herself, but she's not telling. First she needs to confront her own past. And then her dad comes visiting.

Themes include: cutting, self-abuse, teen pregnancy

Tom Hathaway’s got it all, including style by the label-load. But intrigued by the mysterious, scarred Sylvia, he becomes increasingly drawn to the cut of the flesh rather than the cut of the cloth.

Themes include: acceptance, self-esteem, sexuality

Constance is not like the other girls. She prefers comfort and function over fashion. Even as a young girl, Constance has known that she’s different. Her high school days are a journey through loneliness, shame, and anger because she does not understand who she is, and she’s been taught that being gay—being a lesbian—is shameful. She feels different, and in her mind different is bad.