Personal & social issues: truancy & school problems (Children's&YA) books

194 books were found.

The Recess Queen

The Recess Queen

Author: Alexis O'Neill ,  Laura Huliska-Beith
ISBN: 9780439206372
Format: Hardback
$44.85

In this sassy playground romp the irrepressible new kid dethrones the reigning recess bully by doing the unthinkable--she...  Read More >>

Fruit and Nutcase

Fruit and Nutcase

Author: Jean Ure
ISBN: 9780007121533
Format: Paperback
$8.99

The third title in Jean Ure’s acclaimed series of humorous, delightful and poignant stories written in the form...  Read More >>

Todays Child; Mumbi Maybe

Todays Child; Mumbi Maybe

Author: Kathryn Harper
ISBN: 9780333933398
Format: Paperback
$11.39

In these stories young readers meet children whose lives are disrupted by war and disaster. They will discover how...  Read More >>

Ryan's United

Ryan's United

Author: Dennis Hamley
ISBN: 9780192751201
Format: Paperback
$11.95

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Freak the Mighty

Freak the Mighty

Author: R Philbrick
ISBN: 9780439286060
Format: Paperback
$18.45

At the beginning of eighth grade, learning disabled Max and his new friend Freak, whose birth defect has affected...  Read More >>

Adam's Starling

Adam's Starling

Author: Gillian Perdue ,  Barry Reynolds
ISBN: 9780862786854
Format: Paperback
$11.95

A scruffy little starling helps Adam stand up for himself. Adam is shy and a dreamer. He is picked on at school...  Read More >>

Freak the Mighty

Freak the Mighty

Author: Rodman Philbrick
ISBN: 9780613360616
Format: Book
$45.41

"Two boys--a slow learner stuck in the body of a teenage giant and a tiny genius in leg braces--forge a unique friendship...  Read More >>

Getting Rid of Karenna

Getting Rid of Karenna

Author: Helena Pielichaty
ISBN: 9780192751188
Format: Paperback
$12.95

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I Miss Franklin P.Shuckles

I Miss Franklin P.Shuckles

Author: Ulana Snihura ,  Leanne Franson
ISBN: 9781550375169
Format: Paperback
$15.71

Molly Pepper spends the summer playing with her new friend Franklin P. Shuckles. But when school starts and she...  Read More >>

Getting Rid of Karenna

Getting Rid of Karenna

Author: Helena Pielichaty
ISBN: 9780192718198
Format: Paperback
$17.95

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Todays Child; Cry Baby

Todays Child; Cry Baby

Author: Lynn Kramer ,  Petra Rohr-Rouendaal
ISBN: 9780333747247
Format: Paperback
$11.39

In these stories young readers meet children whose lives are disrupted by war and disaster. They will discover how...  Read More >>

Cuckoos

Cuckoos

Author: Roger J. Green
ISBN: 9780192717924
Format: Paperback
$18.95

Sam Wilkinson has become the latest target of John Snow's bullying tactics. Even though there is no physical violence,...  Read More >>

Bullying

Bullying

Author: Michele Elliott
ISBN: 9780340714836
Format: Paperback
$29.01

A practical book for parents and children which explains what behaviour can be considered as bullying, and what...  Read More >>

Freedom from Bullying

Freedom from Bullying

Author: Mildred Masheder
ISBN: 9781854250926
Format: Paperback
$22.95

This is essentially a practical book to help teachers and parents work with their children to prevent bu llying...  Read More >>

Telling the Sea

Telling the Sea

Author: Pauline Fisk
ISBN: 9780732406554
Format: Paperback
$9.84

Follows the fortunes of Nona, her mother and Nona's younger sister Sharon. The family runs away together to the...  Read More >>

Social Situation Survival Guide: How to Meet People, Manage Anxiety, and Feel Confident in Any Setting

Social Situation Survival Guide: How to Meet People,...

Author: Michelle Schusterman ,  Julia Christians
ISBN: 9798889641384
Format: Paperback
$28.44

Making friends, joining activities, and meeting new people can be nerve-racking! This guidebook is full of tried-and-true...  Read More >>

Annie LeBlanc Is Not Dead Yet

Annie LeBlanc Is Not Dead Yet

Author: Molly Morris
ISBN: 9781915026774
Format: Paperback
$23.26

Every ten years in Wil’s home town of Lennon, California, one person is brought back to life for thirty days. Wil...  Read More >>

The Nervous Dragon: A Story About Overcoming Back-to-School Worries

The Nervous Dragon: A Story About Overcoming Back-to-School...

Author: DK
ISBN: 9780744098402
Format: Board book
$21.09

This picture book is an adorable introduction to starting school for pre-readers. This journey of a young dragon...  Read More >>

Very First Questions and Answers Why do I have to go to school?: An Empowering First Day of School Book for Kids

Very First Questions and Answers Why do I have to go...

Author: Katie Daynes ,  Marta Alvarez Miguens
ISBN: 9781805075103
Format: Board book
$34.29

From forming friendships to learning new skills, join a lively bunch of kids as they discover what school is really...  Read More >>

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