13: Thirteen Stories That Capture the Agony and Ecstasy of Being Thirteen

No Place

The Good War

Thief of Dreams

Give a Boy a Gun

If I Grow Up

Home Alone (TV and Film Tie-ins)

The Diving Bell

When Brett asks pretty, popular Julie to be his valentine, it's just supposed to be a joke. After all, Brett's only 12 years old and Julie's a senior with her own sports car and a boyfriend. But now Julie seems to find Brett irresistible. What can he do?

Overcoming Obstacles

Friendship

Empathy

Courage

Identity

National Pride

Please Don't Be Mine, Julie Valentine (Hippo)

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13: Thirteen Stories That Capture the Agony and Ecstasy of Being Thirteen

James Howe, Todd Strasser, Bruce Coville, 2003

No Place

Todd Strasser, 2014

The Good War

Todd Strasser, 2021

Thief of Dreams

Todd Strasser, Tood Strasser, 2003

Give a Boy a Gun

Todd Strasser, 2000

If I Grow Up

Todd Strasser, 2009

Home Alone (TV and Film Tie-ins)

Todd Strasser, Todd Strassner, 1990

The Diving Bell

Todd Strasser, 1992