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Phoenix Rising: Or How to Survive Your Life
Cynthia D. Grant
Paperback (Harpercollins Childrens Books, April 1, 1991)Helen's death at eighteen from cancer shatters the lives of her parents and siblings, especially younger sister Jessie who tries to cope with her feelings of pain and confusion by reading pages from Helen's diary
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Shadow Man
Cynthia D. Grant
Library Binding (Atheneum, Oct. 1, 1992)The tragic death of eighteen-year-old Gabriel McCloud is revealed through the memories of family and friends--including his pregnant girlfriend Jennie, who recalls their fights over Gabe's drinking, and a teacher who bemoans the waste of a talented young life.
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The Cannibals: Starring Tiffany Spratt
Cynthia Grant
Hardcover (Roaring Brook Press, Sept. 1, 2002)"Is it true that I'm just a big phony who doesn't notice anybody but herself, and wants life to be like TV, with everybody watching, and everything all beautiful and glittery? No. If that were true, this book would only have the good parts, not the parts where people are calling me a jerk." Triumph. Tears. Health & Beauty Tips. You'll find all this and more, in the story of Tiffany's life so far. Prepare to laugh aloud -- again and again!
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White Horse
Cynthia D. Grant
Library Binding (Rebound by Sagebrush, )None
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Mary Wolf
Cynthia D. Grant
Paperback (Simon Pulse, March 1, 1997)Sixteen-year-old Mary tries to keep her family together as they aimlessly travel the country after her father's business fails and he starts to change
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Kumquat May, I'll Always Love You
Cynthia D. Grant
Paperback (Tracks, Jan. 12, 1989)Abandoned by her mother, Livvy decides she is smart and self-reliant enough to live by herself, if she can only keep her situation a secret.
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Keep Laughing
Cynthia D. Grant
Library Binding (Atheneum, Oct. 1, 1991)A famous comedian attempts a reunion with the teenage son he abandoned years ago
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Mary Wolf
Cynthia D. Grant
Paperback (Mammoth, Aug. 16, 1997)Once Mary Wolf had a normal life, with a mother, a father, and three younger sisters. But when Mary's father lost his job, he packed the family into an RV, and they hit the road. Two years have passed, and they are still traveling. Mary's sick of the lying, the stealing, and the constant motion. In order to solve her problems, Mary may have to accept the most difficult solution of all.
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Uncle Vampire
Cynthia D. Grant
Paperback (Mammoth, May 30, 1995)Sixteen-year-old Carolyn begins to dream that her uncle is a vampire, but her dark fantasies hide the even more devastating truth about sexual abuse. Reprint. K.
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The White Horse
Cynthia D. Grant
Paperback (Mammoth, Jan. 1, 2000)None
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Shadow Man
Cynthia D. Grant
Paperback (Egmont Childrens Books, Feb. 26, 1996)Gabriel McCloud is just 18 when he drunkenly smashes his truck into a tree and is killed. News spreads all over Willow Creek and his death affects the whole town. This novel explores the grief from the perspectives of his girlfriend, his teacher and his rough, redneck family.
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Cannibals
Cynthia D. Grant
Paperback (Macmillan Children's Books, Aug. 1, 2003)None