The Papadakis family takes in a foster child, a troubled young girl named Lou, and Kristy soon discovers that Lou's difficult behavior makes her a real challenge to baby-sit.

Twelve-year old John Wayne Cooper considers himself to be the unluckiest kid ever born. Why? He's got it all figured out and shares his three good reasons. He mixes wry wit with sarcastic humor to describe experiences of his summer with Grandpa, his pet squirrel, his friends and his first love. He tells his story as only an adolescent can, exploring such questions as, "Where did I come from?" to "Why are there flying fish?" Kids will easily relate to his language, finding JohnOs antics and ideas to be hilarious. By the way, how do you say "water"? Adults will laugh out loud as they gain insight into how adolescents think and ponder questions about life and its inevitable situations. Parents will appreciate the transformation of John from sarcastic malcontent to thoughtful and insightful enjoyer of life.

"The report describes the efforts of 144 countries and territories to meet their international commitments to eliminate the worst forms of child labor." ... Elaine L. Chao.

Adam has a secret. But maybe Charlie has a few of his own. Adam's got a secret and nobody knows. He's promised himself never to get into relationships and risk revealing it, but Charlie Fielding has a way of getting under one's skin. One party, one kiss and Adam is faced with a horrible choice—tell Charlie the truth or keep quiet. And either way, lose the only friends he's had in years. But Charlie might have a secret, too—and everybody knows but Adam.