author results for Peters, Anne,

Jeschichten toom novetalen

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"Eine Zusammenstellung von Geschichten über Kinder, Jugendliche, Erwachsene und Familien für ein plattdeutsches Publikum. Die Geschichten zeigen, wie Menschen in Liebe und Mitgefühl auf ihre Nächsten zugehen. Wie der Titel schon sagt, sind 'Jeschichtent toom novetalen' Geschichten, die man noch einmal erzählen muss und wieder." --

It's Our Prom (so Deal With It)

Peters, Julie Anne — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

She Loves You, She Loves You Not

Peters, Julie Anne — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

"When seventeen-year-old Alyssa is disowned by her father for being a lesbian, she is sent off to a small town in Colorado to live with the mother she has never known, where she is forced to come to terms with herself and her family."--T.p. verso.

A Snitch in the Snob Squad

Peters, Julie Anne — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Twelve-year-old Jenny and the other members of the Snob Squad suspect that one of them, or someone close to them, is behind the thefts at their school.

Revenge of the Snob Squad

Peters, Julie Anne — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

How Do You Spell G-e-e-k?

Peters, Julie Anne — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Rage

Peters, Julie Anne — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

At the end of high school, Johanna finally begins dating the girl she has loved from afar, but Reeve is as much trouble as she claims to be as she and her twin brother damage Johanna's self-esteem, friendships, and already precarious relationship with her sister.

Define "normal"

Peters, Julie Anne — Fri, 31 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT

When she agrees to meet with Jasmine as a peer counselor at their middle school, Antonia never dreams that this girl with the black lipstick and pierced eyebrow will end up helping her deal with the serious problems she faces at home and become a good friend.

Lies My Girlfriend Told Me

Peters, Julie Anne — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT

National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters returns with a compelling novel about relationships, trust, romance, and loss—with a suspenseful twist.
When Alix's charismatic girlfriend, Swanee, dies from sudden cardiac arrest, Alix is overcome with despair. As she searches Swanee's room for mementos of their relationship, she finds Swanee's cell phone, pinging with dozens of texts sent from a mysterious contact, L.T. The most recent text reads: "Please tell me what I did. Please, Swan. Te amo. I love you."
Shocked and betrayed, Alix learns that Swanee has been leading a double life—secretly dating a girl named Liana the entire time she's been with Alix. Alix texts Liana from Swanee's phone, pretending to be Swanee in order to gather information before finally meeting face-to-face to break the news.
Brought together by Swanee's lies, Alix and Liana become closer than they thought possible. But Alix is still hiding the truth from Liana. Alix knows what it feels like to be lied to—but will coming clean to Liana mean losing her, too?

Lies My Girlfriend Told Me

Peters, Julie Anne — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT

How Beautiful the Ordinary

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

grl2grl

Peters, Julie Anne — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

An enthralling short story collection that delves into the lives and loves of queer teenage girls, by National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters.
In this honest, emotionally captivating short story collection, renowned author and National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters offers a stunning portrayal of young women as they navigate the hurdles of relationships and sexual identity. From the young lesbian taking her first steps toward coming out to the two strangers who lock eyes across a crowded train, from the transgender teen longing for a sense of self to the girl whose abusive father has turned her to stone, Peters is the master of creating characters whose own vulnerability resonates with readers and stays with them long after the last page is turned. Grl2grl shows the rawness of teenage emotion as young girls become women and begin to discover the intricacies of love, dating, and sexuality.

Far from Xanadu

Peters, Julie Anne — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In this fresh, poignant novel, Mike is struggling to come to terms with her father's suicide and her mother's detachment from the family. Mike (real name: Mary Elizabeth) is gay and likes to pump iron, play softball, and fix plumbing. When a glamorous new girl, Xanadu, arrives in Mike's small Kansas town, Mike falls in love at first sight. Xanadu is everything Mike is not -- cool, confident, feminine, sexy.... straight.

Julie Anne Peters has written a heartbreaking yet ultimately hopeful novel that will speak to anyone who has ever fallen in love with someone who can't love them back.

Define "Normal"

Peters, Julie Anne — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

What you see isn't always what you get in this funny and heart-wrenching story about two girls from different crowds who find common ground, by National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters.
Antonia is a "nerd," and Jazz is a "punk." Antonia belongs to the math club; Jazz hangs out at the tattoo parlor. Antonia's parents are divorced and her mother suffers from depression. Jazz is from a wealthy, traditional family. But when these two very different girls find themselves facing each other in a peer-counseling program, they discover they have some surprising things in common. With both humor and heart, this absorbing read will keep readers thinking and laughing.

Luna

Peters, Julie Anne — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A groundbreaking novel about a transgender teen—selected as a National Book Award Finalist.
Regan's brother Liam can't stand the person he is during the day. Like the moon from whom Liam has chosen his female name, his true self, Luna, only reveals herself at night. In the secrecy of his basement bedroom, Liam transforms into the beautiful girl he longs to be, with help from his sister's clothes and makeup. Now, everything is about to change: Luna is preparing to emerge from her cocoon. But are Liam's family and friends ready to welcome Luna into their lives?
Compelling and thought-provoking, this is an unforgettable novel about a transgender teen's struggle for self-identity and acceptance.