Books with title The Creek

Soon-to-be high school junior David Harper hates his family’s move to the country. There’s nothing to do, and he misses his friends in the city. But he doesn’t have a choice. His mother’s job is in Mason County now, so David and his mom are too, and he has to make the best of it.At first, the only redeeming feature of David’s new home is the swimming hole across the field from his house. Then David meets Benjamin Killinger, and suddenly life stops being so dull.Benjamin is Amish, and cooling off in the swimming hole is one of the few liberties he and his brothers enjoy. A friendship with an English boy is not—but that doesn’t stop him and David from getting to know each other, as long as it's on the neutral ground by the creek. After David risks his life to save Benjamin’s father, the boys’ friendship is tolerated, then accepted. But before long, Benjamin’s feelings for David grow beyond the platonic. Benjamin's family and the rest of the community will never allow a love like that, and a secret this big can’t stay secret forever….

Library Edition Soon-to-be high school junior David Harper hates his family's move to the country. There's nothing to do, and he misses his friends in the city. But he doesn't have a choice. His mother's job is in Mason County now, so David and his mom are too, and he has to make the best of it. At first, the only redeeming feature of David's new home is the swimming hole across the field from his house. Then David meets Benjamin Killinger, and suddenly life stops being so dull. Benjamin is Amish, and cooling off in the swimming hole is one of the few liberties he and his brothers enjoy. A friendship with an English boy is not-but that doesn't stop him and David from getting to know each other, as long as it's on the neutral ground by the creek. After David risks his life to save Benjamin's father, the boys' friendship is tolerated, then accepted. But before long, Benjamin's feelings for David grow beyond the platonic. Benjamin's family and the rest of the community will never allow a love like that, and a secret this big can't stay secret forever....

It was Kate Connor! What was she doing here? . The most popular girl in school? She never dreamed that Kate Connor would come knocking at their door. What the hell could she want? Martha Jane almost fainted when she walked inside. Her sister waltzed up to the door with an attitude so big Martha Jane wanted to slap her."Oh, Hi, Janie, it's nice to see you," Kate nodded at her, "but, I've come to see Martha Jane."Janie's mouth fell to the floor. Reluctantly she stepped aside, and motioned her sister to come forward. Martha Jane's mouth had a problem staying closed, as well.Martha Jane's legs trembled, but she managed to walk down the stairs.What in the world would Kate Connor want with me? Martha Jane thought. She wanted to pinch herself to make sure it wasn't just a dream."Martha Jane, I know this is probably kind of a shock to you, but can I talk to you? I'm having a problem, and I know you're the only one who can help me."Martha Jane was confused and shocked, but she liked the fact that she could claim some of her pride back that her little sister stole.She motioned Kate towards the stairs. She started to follow Kate up, turned around, looked at her sister, winked and said, "Eat my dust!"

Caleb Devlin is a legend on Mockingbird Lane, the boy who terrorized an entire town before he got sent away. They say he hurt other kids, tortured animals, set fires, and did things grown-ups speak of only in whispers. But that was all before Penny and her little brother moved here. Now Caleb's back, older and more dangerous than ever, and terrible things have started happening again. The whole town knows he's responsible, but the police can't do anything without proof. So Penny and her friends have no choice but to try to stop him themselves. Except now he's after them. A sleepy summer is filled with dread in this tense and absorbing thriller by acclaimed Newbery Honor author Jennifer L. Holm.