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Don't Die, My Love, by Lurlene McDaniel
Looking for a story about true love? Want something heartwarming and
sweet and sad wonderful? If you read one book this summer, this is the book
to get!
Jessica's Animal Instincts (Sweet Valley Twins Super
Edition, No 7), by Jamie Suzanne, Francine Pascal (Creator)
Synopsis: Taking care of animals is a snap! That's what twins Elizabeth and
Jessica Wakefield and their friends think when that volunteer at the
Sweet Valley Zoo. But a series of mishaps involving a mischievous
monkey, a baby bird, and a grizzly bear cub soon proves them very wrong.
Let Him Live (One Last Wish, No 6), by Lurlene
McDaniel
Synopsis: This bestselling series features teens facing life-altering
situations! Seventeen-year-old Donovan needs a liver transplant and
only candy-striper Megan can orchestrate a plan that will
make his dream come true.
Heartthrob (Sweet Dreams, No 223), by Betty Jo Schuler
Synopsis:Sam Morrison is excited about her new volunteer job as a candy
striper at Moss Memorial Hospital. And things get even more
exciting when a mystery patient called "Bill Smith" starts flirting with
her. Soon, Sam finds herself having to choose between her secret
admirer and the boy next door.
The Sweet Valley Clean-Up Team (Sweet Valley Kids, No
27), by Molly Mia
Synopsis: Elizabeth and Jessica love parks, plants, and anything green. So
when they hear about the plan to clean up an empty city lot and turn
it into a public garden, they're happy to help. Then they learn that
Mr. Patman, a rich businessman, wants to build a parking garage on
the lot. Can Elizabeth and Jessica change his mind?
Life and Death (Code Blue, No. 2), by Sheila Black
Synopsis:
As the ambulance bay doors fly open, four hospital volunteers stand
ready. Can Sara keep herself together when a child's injuries bring
back haunting memories? Know-it-all Kyle says she'd better, but
can he overcome his own doubts and fears? Max, who can't deny
her attraction to Dagger, is torn between life in the 'hood and higher
education. And Dagger--sentenced by a judge to volunteer at the
hospital--is in for he surprise of his life!
Keisha Leads the Way (Magic Attic Club), by Teresa
Reed, Eric Velasquez (Illustrator), Rich Grote (Illustrator)
Synopsis:Keisha refuses to stay back at the village while her brothers join
her father, the chief, on an important journey. Secretly following them,
Keisha comes upon an elderly woman who needs her help. Should
she abandon her quest?
Truth or Consequences (Code Blue, No 3)
, by Sheila Black
Synopsis: Sara, Max, Dagger and Kyle are volunteers at an urban country
hospital where terrifying emergencies and life-and-death drama are
the regular drill. Although they're four very different people from
very different neighborhoods, these teens know that friendship and
hard work can overcome whatever life dishes out.
The Big Help Book: 365 Ways You Can Make a Difference by
Volunteering, by Alan Goodman, Fiona Smyth (Illustrator)
This a great guide put out by Nickelodeon! Their "Big Help" program
empower kids ages 6-14 to get out and volunteer right where they live.
This is the official tie-in handbook. There's hundreds of ideas, big
and small, quick projects and fun stuff about getting involved.
The Kid's Guide to Social Action: How to Solve the
Social Problems You Choose-And Turn Creative Thinking into Positive
Action, by Barbara A. Lewis, Pamela Espeland (Editor)
If you wanted just ONE book on your shelf that helped you make a difference?
This would be the book! It's got something for everyone!
Help animals, fight crime, save the environment, be a friend, end hunger,
help kids read, get into politics, make the government listen to you!
Hands-On Service Ideas for Youth Groups , Steve Case, Fred
Cornforth
Are you a Girl Scout or Girl Guide? Looking for something fun for your
friends to do? Is your Church group stumped about how to get started? Check
this book out! There's step-by-step plans for taking action and getting
results! Put what you believe into action through service!
Summer Adventures, by Curtis Casewit
Want adventure? Feel ready to explore the great outdoors?
This guide is chock full of hundreds of
possibilities for summertime volunteer jobs,
unusual chances to learn, and paying jobs employment in
the U.S. and abroad. Photos.
How to Make the World a Better Place: 116 Ways You Can
Make a Difference, by Jeffrey Hollender, Linda Catling, Jeffery
Hollender
This book shows how just one person really can make a difference.
There's Action Alerts, ideas about what needs to be done, and addresses and phone
numbers of organizations that are looking for your help!
150 Ways Teens Can Make a Difference, by Marian
Salzman, Teresa Reisgies, Maribel Becker, Ann O'Reilly
Teens can take charge where they live, doing what they care about. Looking
for solutions? This book is a great all around, get started book!
Finding Your Voice: Learning to Lead...Anywhere You
Want to Make a Difference, by Larraine R. Matus
Want to get your friends busy? Feel like inspiring others? There's no trick
to being a leader. Just a special set of skills you can learn, right
here!
Beyond Leaf Raking: Learning to Serve/Serving to Learn,
by Peter L. Benson, Eugene C. Roehlkepartain
Helping others changes the world for the better, and it changes you too! This
book is all about making your life a work of service.
Working Together Against World Hunger, by Nancy
Bohac Flood
Want to end hunger? There's lots of "take action" ideas about how to feed the
world starting today!
Kid Heroes of the Environment, Earthworks Group
Need a pick-me-up? Feel like nothing is getting done? This inspiring
bunch of environmental success stories will charge you up again! Real
kids are doing great things for the earth. Learn how you can do it too!
There's project descriptions, interviews, and contacts so you can become
a "Kid Hero" too!
It's Our World, Too! Stories of Young People Who Are Making
a Difference, by Phillip Hoose
This is the story of fourteen teens, who took a stand against
racism, sexism, or crime. Get the low down from teens who reached out
to help those in need, fought to save the environment and are working
to create world peace.
 
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