Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Delacorte Press
Pages
226
Description
A collection of seventeen short stories by such noted writers for young adults as Gordon Korman, Chris Crutcher, T. Ernesto Bethancourt, Richard Peck, and M.E. Kerr, spanning subjects that include penpals, the first day of high school, computers, and family life.
Description
Connections: a combination of seventeen short stories by today's most popular writers for young adults, portraying encounters and clashes among teenagers, as well as some surprises and insights into the world of young adults.
Includes the following short stories:
Encounters. Dear Marsha / Judie Angell --
Moonbeam Dawson and the killer bear / Jean Davies Okimoto --
Life's a beach / Sue Ellen Bridgers --
A reasonable sum / Gordon Korman --
A brief moment in the life of Angus Bethune / Chris Crutcher
Clashes. As it is with strangers / Susan Beth Pfeffer --
White chocolate / Robin F. Brancato --
Mildred / Colby Rodwosky ;
Surprises. User friendly / T. Ernesto Bethancourt --
Fairy tale / Todd Strasser --
The inn of lost time / Lensey Namioka --
Love potion / Cin Forshay-Lunsford --
School spirit / Jerry Spinelli ;
Insights. I go along / Richard Peck --
Tree house / Alden R. Carter --
After the wedding / Ouida Sebestyen --
Sunny days and sunny nights / M.E. Kerr.
Includes the following short stories:
Encounters. Dear Marsha / Judie Angell --
Moonbeam Dawson and the killer bear / Jean Davies Okimoto --
Life's a beach / Sue Ellen Bridgers --
A reasonable sum / Gordon Korman --
A brief moment in the life of Angus Bethune / Chris Crutcher
Clashes. As it is with strangers / Susan Beth Pfeffer --
White chocolate / Robin F. Brancato --
Mildred / Colby Rodwosky ;
Surprises. User friendly / T. Ernesto Bethancourt --
Fairy tale / Todd Strasser --
The inn of lost time / Lensey Namioka --
Love potion / Cin Forshay-Lunsford --
School spirit / Jerry Spinelli ;
Insights. I go along / Richard Peck --
Tree house / Alden R. Carter --
After the wedding / Ouida Sebestyen --
Sunny days and sunny nights / M.E. Kerr.
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
226 p.; 8.5 inches
ISBN
0833557858 / 9780833557858
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Lexile
820L
User reviews
LibraryThing member gibson21
This story is about a young man who is living his life in an awkward predicament but tries to have the standards in which his grandfather does. With parents who are both homosexuals, Angus has problems steaming from all sides. Another interesting fact that is part of his problem is family obesity.
Within this story, teachers can teach others how it feels to be different or live life with a better outlook on things. This story can be used as a motivational tool to show that all bullies are not bullying to be meant but to defend themselves. One must look at the child’s lifestyle, if they are bullying, to see where it originated from.
I, myself, was considered a bully. I can relate to Angus in the fact of family obesity, but the gay parent is something other children may face. The advice that the grandfather was giving sounded a lot like the advice my family gave me. My life story is the reason why I act the way that I do. Being fluffy and smart are keys to being picked on for many, but I act crazy every day so many people do not believe that I am as smart as I have proven time after time. I am just not a good dancer like Angus.
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Many children are facing this problemWithin this story, teachers can teach others how it feels to be different or live life with a better outlook on things. This story can be used as a motivational tool to show that all bullies are not bullying to be meant but to defend themselves. One must look at the child’s lifestyle, if they are bullying, to see where it originated from.
I, myself, was considered a bully. I can relate to Angus in the fact of family obesity, but the gay parent is something other children may face. The advice that the grandfather was giving sounded a lot like the advice my family gave me. My life story is the reason why I act the way that I do. Being fluffy and smart are keys to being picked on for many, but I act crazy every day so many people do not believe that I am as smart as I have proven time after time. I am just not a good dancer like Angus.
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Awards
Read Aloud Indiana Book Award (High School — 1991)
Call number
FIC C Gal