Product Description: When Darwin's father went to prison for assault, his mom decided it was time to move him from his inner-city school to the elite Norfolk Academy. It was supposed to be a brand-new start for him. But old instincts die hard, and Dar is used to fighting for everything...read more

Will and Big O are brothers and best friends—and small-time crooks. Ever since their dad went to prison, they’ve been stealing to survive. On a ferry ride from the big city, they hatch a plan for one more score: they’ll break into the cars on the ferry during the trip and scrape together enough to get out of town. And maybe out of the criminal life forever. But everything goes south when they discover one car that contains more than they bargained for: a young kidnap victim. Pursued by a crazed professional criminal, the brothers must now survive the night and a final crossing into a new life.

Product Description: Ever since he watched his little brother drown last summer, Dylan has felt like he's losing it. He can't shake the nightmares that plague him—dreams from which he wakes up screaming every night. Dylan takes a summer job at a remote wilderness hotel, hoping to leave his problems behind...read more

Product Description: Sam wants to win, no matter what it takes. Bicycle racing is his sport and he has a gift for it--but his attitude keeps getting in the way. After his teammates give up on him, Sam is offered a fresh opportunity. Viktor, an aging Olympic racer, will coach him and maybe give him what he needs to be a winner...read more

Product Description: Each GoReader features: Two complete hi-lo novels from the Orca Soundings series Arrives at your school or library ready to play No downloads, CDs, or cassettes Batteries and headphones included Book details: Lockdown by Diane Tullson Some days it's just easier not to go to school at all...read more

Bex has explored almost every abandoned building and tunnel in the city. He's into "urban exploration"--going where he's not supposed to go. Bex has always done it just for fun and bragging rights, taking nothing but pictures and leaving nothing but footprints. But that changes when a new kid arrives at school. Kieran is edgy, dangerous and into urban exploration as well. Together, they start pushing each other to radical extremes. When Kieran pitches a plan that involves taking more than just pictures, Bex has to decide. Where will he draw the line, and how far will he follow Kieran?

Product Description: Contemporary, compelling stories for ages 12+ Reading levels from grade 2.0 to grade 4.5 112-144 pages each Lexile levels available Accelerated Reader selections "I can't count the number of reluctant readers who have picked up one of the Soundings books and returned quickly for more...read more