Anne E Schraff

With his heritage of Nez Perce Indian, Eddie questions if he should become more "American" than Indian in order to be successful in life.

When Kevin Walker transfers to Tubman High after the death of his mother, he decides to keep his painful past a secret and remain a loner to avoid the scrutiny of others. But his star turn on the track team brings him attention and friends who may betray his trust.

When Trevor's mother discourages his relationship with known troublemaker Vanessa, Trevor hides it from his family and friends.

Jelena had learned one thing from the war in her Bosnian homeland: friends can become your worst enemies. Now can she learn to trust her new American classmates?

Sixteen-year-old Lao Wai has come to America to make his fortune, working on the transcontinental railroad.

Abbie Lee Mason is growing up in the midst of the Civil War. Her father and brother are fighting for the Confederacy. She has to find it in her heart to help a wounded Union soldier.

Is Carver High haunted? That's what Laura thinks when she sees a boy who died 20 years earlier.

Someone or something is drowning people in Heron Lake. Will Bruce find out the truth, or will he be drowned too?

When Brian Lewis finds an old diary buried in the back yard, he wonders if it has some connection to his missing uncle, even as he worries that his friend Michelle has gotten involved with drugs.

"Aaron is plagued by the sounds of crying in his family's new home. Could they be sobs of his late uncle's missing wife?"--Page 4 of cover.