Twelve-year-old Jonathan Grisby has been sent to the Slabhenge Reformatory School for Troubled Boys, a former lunatic asylum which is currently run by a sadist who enjoys punishing the boys and setting them against each other; but when a lightning strike kills all the adults the boys find themselves suddenly free--and trapped on Scar Island which seems to be sinking into the ocean.

Friends broaden our children’s horizons, share their joys and secrets, and accompany them on their journeys into ever wider worlds. But friends can also gossip and betray, tease and exclude. Children can cause untold suffering, not only for their peers but for parents as well. In this wise and insightful book, psychologist Michael Thompson, Ph.D., and children’s book author Catherine O’Neill Grace, illuminate the crucial and often...

Chase does not remember falling off the roof, in fact he does not remember anything about himself, and when he gets back to middle school he begins to learn who he was through the reactions of the other kids--trouble is, he really is not sure he likes the Chase that is being revealed, but can he take the opportunity amnesia has provided and restart his life?

"A story that helps with teaching boundaries to young children." --

A present for Santa: Dora and Boots want to bring Santa some holiday cheer. Rápido, Tico!: Boot's toy firetruck is atop Snowy Mountain, and he and Dora need to get it before Swiper does! School pet: Dora is showing her classroom to Boots when she discovers her school pet, Mimo, is missing. Quack! Quack!: Jump into a coloring book for one colorful adventure. Preschoolers learn: Spanish language skills; math and logic skills; interpersonal skills;...

Are you smart enough to take over a girl's heart? Leave it to a nine-year-old to get down to the basics about how to win victory with a girl. How to talk to girls is for boys of all ages-from eight to eighty-and the girls they like. So read this book and then you're ready. Good luck! Tips: Comb your hair and don't wear sweats; Control your hyperness (cut down on the sugar if you have to); Don't act desperate

Shares expert advice for how to avoid and diffuse drama-related challenges including jealousy, gossip, and cyberbullying, offering insights into the psychology of drama based on the experiences of real girls.

"Many kids and teens have challenges when it comes to behavior. In this revised edition of his time-tested book, Thomas McIntyre provides up-to-date information, practical strategies, and sound advice to help kids learn to make smarter choices, make and keep friends, get along with teachers, take responsibility for their actions, work toward positive change, and enjoy the results of their better behavior. New to this edition are an "Are you ready...

"In this sixth book in the We Say What's Okay series, children realize they have agency over their bodies and that they have the power to make decisions for themselves, as well as stay safe"-- "Support young children as they learn the importance of setting physical boundaries.Being in charge of one's body is a key foundation of consent. We Are in Charge of Our Bodies builds children's social and emotional skills and helps with setting physical boundaries....

Cora June learns that there is a difference between being assertive and being bossy, and that she can be a leader and still be flexible. This is the first title in The Leader I'll Be! book series.--Publisher.