Steve Watkins crée des récits captivants pour jeunes adultes, abordant souvent des questions sociales complexes et la rédemption personnelle. Sa prose, allant des romans pour jeunes adultes aux recueils de nouvelles, explore la psyché humaine et les dilemmes éthiques avec une perspicacité aiguë. Watkins contribue également à la non-fiction, examinant d'importants défis sociétaux tels que le racisme et la discrimination, utilisant son écriture pour éclairer et plaider en faveur de la justice. Ses œuvres sont reconnues pour leur habileté stylistique et leur profondeur, offrant aux lecteurs des expériences littéraires à la fois stimulantes et émouvantes.
Set against the backdrop of a controversial American war, this survival novel follows a young boy as he navigates the harsh realities of conflict. Through his harrowing journey, he confronts the profound costs of war, ultimately exploring the deeper meaning of survival and the impact of violence on humanity.
When Anderson and his friends discover a trunk full of old military memorabilia, the ghost of a World War II sailor visits them, asking for help to solve a seventy-year old mystery.
Classic Bengals: The 50 Greatest Games in Cincinnati Bengals History includes a list of the 50 greatest games by opponent, 'near misses' that almost made the list, stats on each game, and an insightful foreword from 'Mr. Bengal', Dave Lapham, who has played or broadcast games for the team in 42 of its 50 seasons.
Featuring the offbeat adventures of DJ Dog, an ex-rap star canine, this collection humorously explores the clash between hip-hop culture and suburban life. As DJ Dog integrates into the middle-class Watson family, readers can expect a blend of grumbling and cultural enlightenment, all delivered with sharp wit. This second volume of Steve Watkins's nationally syndicated strip continues to appeal to both younger audiences and readers of all ages, promising a delightful mix of laughter and relatable antics.
A host of unusual and amazing activities to be had in fabulous places all around the world during a regular two-week holiday o
Ana's in a detention centre and Jono's life is spiralling out of control. Can their growing romance overcome the borders between them?
Lavishly illustrated with specially commissioned photographs, Unforgettable Things to Do Before You Die is aimed at anyone looking for an inspirational experience of a lifetime.
Helps you search out essential sights and experiences around the world. This title features thirty of the authors' favourite trips of a lifetime. It is illustrated with photographs; and is suitable for those looking for ideas for an inspirational experience of a lifetime.
Exploring the theme of lost innocence, this story delves into the impact of dark secrets within a familiar setting. The narrative promises to leave readers deeply affected by its emotional intensity and the unfolding drama that reveals the complexities of human relationships and the burdens of hidden truths.
Heart-wrenching and real, Juvie tells the story of two sisters grappling with accountability, sacrifice - and who will be there to help you after you take the fall. An unflinchingly honest, and ultimately hopeful, view of life in juvenile detention.Heart-wrenching and real, Juvie offers an unflinching and poignant view of life in juvenile detention, and will appeal to fans of TV shows like Orange Is the New Black. Sadie Windas has always been the responsible one - she's the star player on her basketball team, she gets good grades, she dates a cute soccer player and she tries to help out at home. Not like her older sister, Carla, who leaves her three-year-old daughter, Lulu, with Aunt Sadie while she parties and gets high. But when both sisters are caught up in a drug deal - wrong place, wrong time - it falls to Sadie to confess to a crime she didn't commit to keep Carla out of jail and Lulu out of foster care. Sadie is supposed to get off with a slap on the wrist, but somehow, impossibly, gets sentenced to six months in juvie. As life as Sadie knew it disappears beyond the stark bars of her cell, her anger - at her ex-boyfriend, at Carla and at herself - fills the empty space left behind. Can Sadie forgive Carla for getting her mixed up in this mess? Can Carla straighten herself out to make a better life for Lulu and for all of them? Can Sadie survive her time in juvie with her spirit intact?