How It’s Done
Titles in Series: Building a Bridge, Building a Computer, Building a House, Building a Road, Making a Book, Making an Animated Movie
The Art of Running Away
When Maisie reconnects with her estranged 22-year-old brother abroad while trying to save her family’s portrait studio, she uncovers a truth about her parents that changes everything.
Focus Readers
Focus Readers strives to combine the best elements of library books and classroom materials. Our books are well suited to differentiated instruction in the classroom. Thanks to our five reading levels—Scout (Grades K–1), Pioneer (Grades 1–2), Beacon (Grades 2–3), Navigator (Grades 3–5), and Voyager (Grades 5–6)—Focus Readers books are perfect for a wide range of readers. In addition, we offer lesson plans, activities, links, and other resources related to each title.
How to Ruin My Teenage Life
Amy has a new step-dad, a new step-sib on the way, and a new living situation with her dad in Chicago. Is everyone conspiring to ruin her life?
Nothing But Sky
Grace Lafferty, an eighteen-year-old wing-walker, thrills crowds with barrel rolls and loop-the-loops in hopes of making enough money to get to the 1922 World Aviation Expo.
The Fat Girl
Jeff Lyons is both repelled and fascinated by Ellen de Luca, the fat girl in his ceramics class. The “crumbs of kindness” he tosses her way soon turn into advice on weight loss, college, clothes ... until good-looking Jeff dumps his girlfriend to date the fat girl! As Ellen changes, Jeff resents the happy, independent young woman he has unleashed.
The Red Labyrinth
To save her kidnapped best friend and crush, Zadie must complete an enchanted deadly labyrinth riddled with illusions. Her only hope of survival depends on forming an alliance with the only person who knows the safe path through—a murderous boy she can’t trust.
The Truth About Everything
“Homeschooled” teenager Lark secretly attends high school, against the wishes of her conspiracy-theorist-doomsday-prepping parents.
