Sixteen-year-old Jack, nicknamed "Bones," won't eat. His roommate in the eating disorder ward has the opposite problem and proudly goes by the nickname "Lard." They become friends despite Bones's initial reluctance. When Bones meets Alice, a dangerously thin dancer who loves to break the rules, he lets his guard down even more. Soon Bones is so obsessed with Alice that he's willing to risk everything–even his recovery.

Product Description: Purple Daze is a young adult novel set in suburban Los Angeles in 1965. Six high school students share their experiences and feelings in interconnected free verse and traditional poems about war, feminism, riots, love, racism, rock 'n' roll, high school, and friendship...read more

Product Description: Sherry Shahan and Paula Barrágan, the award-winning team who created bilingual interpretations of colors (Spicy Hot Colors) and numbers (Cool Cats Counting), embark on another colorful romp celebrating Latino culture in this sizzling month-by-month presentation of fiestas...read more

Product Description: One at a time, mushers ease their teams into the starting chute under the flattering Jr. Iditarod banner. Teams are announced over a public address system and released at staggered, two-minute intervals. Well-wishers and clicking cameras follow the racing bibs as their numbers disappear into the vase white wilderness...read more