Books with title Leap of Faith

Themes: Hi-Lo, High school, neighborhoods, family, loyalty, friendship, urban teen fiction, high school elections, jealousy, suspense, loyalty, friendship, gangs. Written for young adults, the Urban Underground series confronts issues that are of great importance to teens, such as friendship, loyalty, drugs, gangs, abuse, urban blight, bullies, and self-esteem to name a few. More than entertainment, these books can be a powerful learning and coping tool when a struggling reader connects with credible characters and a compelling storyline. The highly readable style and mature topics will appeal to young adult readers of both sexes and encourage them to finish each novel. Cesar Chavez HS Series-- The robberies in the barrio are becoming increasingly bold and unsettling. After a recent robbery, Ernesto swears that he recognizes a suspect fleeing the crime scene. But is he jumping to conclusions unfairly? After all, Cruz isn't the only tattooed guy known to wear a hoodie in the neighborhood.

For Amy, winning the novice Canadian skating champion-ships is a do-or-die situation. If she doesn't win, she's convinced herself that her parents won't pay for her skating lessons. If she does, she's one step closer to her dream: the Olympic games. When Amy takes a major fall during practice, she tells her coach it's nothing serious. But when her injury gets worse, Amy begins to worry she'll miss the championships.