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Break All Rules

Eleanor Robins (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781612472362

The student body of Dawson High study hard, date, root for the home team, hold down part-time jobs, succeed and fail, just like most American teenagers. When opposing teams stay at the same motel, the coaches give the players strict rules to follow. Be polite and keep to yourselves. At first Rick appears to be cooperative, but Cole begins to question his actions. When Garrett goes missing, Rick acts strangely. What has he been up to?

Drama Club Mystery

Eleanor Robins (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781612471303

Carter High is a typical high school. The students of Carter attend classes, participate in sports and drama, cram for exams, and go on field trips. During rehearsal, someone wearing a clown costume is seen next to the ticket money box. Soon, Mrs. Scott realizes that the money is missing. Did the clown take it? Did someone else? Logan's dream of being the star fades, as many at Carter High believe he took the ticket money. Can he prove that there was more than one person in a clown costume that day?

Back-Up Quarterback

Eleanor Robins (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781602919518

Dan has worked hard for three years to earn the quarterback slot on the football team, but Clay, a new boy who has moved to the area, is better and threatens to take the slot from him. Coach asks Dan to help Clay learn plays. Dan faces the dilemma of doing what is best for him and doing what is best for the team.

Art Show Mystery

Eleanor Robins (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781612471280

Carter High is a typical high school. The students of Carter attend classes, participate in sports and drama, cram for exams, and go on field trips. Just one day before the Carter High art show, Paige can't find her painting. She remembers putting it in room 19, or did she? Will Paige find her painting in time to enter it in the art show?

Party of Four

Jeff Gottesfeld (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989301

School's almost over, and best friends Ava and Sammi are heading to summer camp as volunteer camp counselors.

The Code

Jeff Gottesfeld (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989318

Chris always does the right thing. But when he knows who messed with Sam in the school yard, he can't speak up. His friends can't either. There's the silent Code that every kid follows. Chris decides he can't live with himself if he doesn't say something, so he makes a stand and is shocked at the outcome. Mean bully Phil is actually ... cool. But then Phil asks him to do something so wrong.

Spotlight

Rebecca Langston-George (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989899

Wes and Meg love nothing more than following leads and reporting for their school newspaper. When they stumble upon a mysterious 20-year-old theft, these teens are on the case. Can they uncover the clues before the thief gets too close?

Joe's Shadow

Evan Jacobs (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989905

Joe is having trouble with bullies at his new school, and he doesn't know where to turn for help. Soon he finds a companion in the most unlikely form. But is this the friend he has been hoping for or something more sinister?

The Right Move

Ashley Storm (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989868

Zoey’s dream of winning a national title with her dance team is crushed when her mom shares that they will be moving to another state. Once at her new school, Zoey feels like she doesn’t fit in. Will she be able to take a chance on herself and find a new dream?

Unwelcome

PJ Gray (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989882

Tia is stuck at home babysitting when all she really wants is to go to a party. She settles in for a boring night at home, but tensions rise when a storm picks up and the lights go out. When strange events start to occur, Tia realizes her evening may become much different than what she expected.

Dig Deep

Shanna Silva (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989844

Playing soccer is the only time Feng is in control. On the field, he can forget the rest of the world. When an injury puts Feng on the sidelines, he is forced to face the problems in his life head-on. Will he realize that he doesn't have to do it all alone?

The Cottage

Shanna Silva (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989851

Davit and Aram are having a rough time. They're both struggling with their dad's death, and then car trouble strands them near the woods. When a mysterious woman offers to help, the boys find themselves in a situation neither of them could have ever imagined.

Changing Times

Gail Herman (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989820

In 1981, the world is moving forward, especially for Rob Baker. He's starting his first job at a record store. Plus, excitement abounds when a woman is nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court for the first time. Rob's family situation reflects the changing times too. Can he and his family withstand the resulting pressures at home? Or will the stress prove too much for them to handle?

Standing By Emma

Jeff Gottesfeld (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645982203

BFFs Danya and Emma are known around school as Demma. The girls are total opposites, but they know each other so well that they finish each other's sentences. Danya is plagued with guilt when the girls and Rosie, Emma's mom, are involved in a terrible car accident that leaves Emma in a wheelchair. Danya believes the wreck was her fault because she distracted Rosie from the road and had to be scolded. For a while, Emma believes it too. And she can't forgive her friend.

Surfing

Emily Schlesinger (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989073

It lurks in deep water. Soon it could rise to the surface. No, it's not a sea creature but a surfer’s dream. This is the ultimate wave. For thousands of years, and all across the globe, surfers have enjoyed the thrills and survived the spills of catching waves.

Sports Law

Emily Schlesinger (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989066

A baseball fan sues after being hit by a hot dog. When a pro football team leaves in the middle of the night, a city takes the team to court. Salary negotiations for a top player take weeks. What do these examples have in common? The answer is sports law. Behind every thrilling sport are laws that protect those on and off the field and lawyers who ensure deals get done.

Lewis Hamilton: World Champion Race Car Driver

Shanna Silver (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989684

As a child, Lewis Hamilton showed passion and skill for racing. Despite facing racism and other challenges, he wouldn’t let anything stand in the way of his dream of becoming a Formula One driver. Several World Championships later, he continues to live his dream and works to pave the way for more diversity in the sport and inclusivity in life.

NFTs

Emily Schlesinger (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989110

Celebrities spend fortunes on pictures of unamused primates. People buy homes they’ll never live in. An artist sells a single pixel for millions. These situations may sound outrageous, but they are all part of a story. Welcome to the digital universe of NFTs. From cryptocurrencies to life in the metaverse, NFTs are taking the world on a wild ride.

Marching Band

Emily Schlesinger (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645989080

In just minutes, Superman saves a falling skyscraper, a volcano erupts, and a T. rex struts across a football field. It seems almost anything is possible during a marching band performance. Players and band directors spend hours preparing for these energetic shows. Every move is refined, and each note is pitch perfect. All the hard work comes together for an iconic performance.

Malala Yousafzai: Education Activist

Myra Faye Turner (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645988977

Growing up in Pakistan, Malala Yousafzai’s life was turned upside down by the Taliban. It forbade girls her age from going to school, but Malala refused to accept this. Speaking out nearly cost the young activist her life. Still, she didn’t give up. Today, Malala continues to fight for a free, safe education for all girls around the world.

Star Dimmer

PJ Gray (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630789732

Jen Conrad has a life many dream of. She’s a popular model and comes from a famous Hollywood family, but soon, her life starts to crumble. Wrongfully accused of murder, Jen is hounded by reporters and tabloids. All she wants is peace and quiet. That’s what she hopes to find while staying at her grandmother’s beach house. Yet even there, danger lurks. Jen soon discovers that the people closest to her may be in trouble. Can she protect her family, or will she lose them and herself?

Broken Spirit

Donna Shelton (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630789985

When Fay and her family move into a new house, strange occurrences start happening all around them. Convinced the house is haunted, Fay wonders if the creepy room in the basement holds the answers. Adding to the mystery is the shadowy figure who keeps watching her. Fay is determined to figure out who it is. Then she can focus on making new friends and playing basketball. That’s hard to do when random items keep going missing from the house. Is an intruder to blame? Or is it something other-worldly? As she works to uncover the secrets around her, Fay learns more about herself and true friendship than she ever imagined possible.

Chris Gardner

Myra Faye Turner (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645988960

After a difficult childhood, Chris Gardner promised he would be a good father. He also vowed to become successful. When he found himself homeless as a single dad, Gardner didn’t give up. Instead, the Navy veteran put all his energy into becoming a stockbroker and building a happy life. Today Gardner inspires people to keep reaching for their dreams.

Sal Khan: Education Innovator

Myra Faye Turner (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645988984

When his cousin struggled in school, Salman “Sal” Khan decided to help. Since they couldn’t get together, Khan tutored her by computer. Soon he posted lessons online for others too. Seeing the need for online learning, he started the Khan Academy. Through the academy, Khan continues his quest to provide a world-class education to anyone who wants one.

Stolen Treasure

Anne Schraff (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630780340

The family treasure has caused a rift between sisters. Isa's mom proudly shows Grandma's picture above the mantel in the Rodriguez living room. It's the last gift that Isa's grandfather ever gave. And it is proudly displayed, infuriating Isa's aunt. Then it is stolen. But why? Isa learns that to keep a valued friendship, sometimes it's better to think of others before yourself.