Most Popular Books by Jeff Gottesfeld

Twelve years back, the sleepy town of Smallville was hit by a freak meteor shower. It left the survivors with scars ... and secrets. And it signalled the arrival of an alien child. He will become the most famed superhero of all time, but right now the teenaged Clark Kent has big problems just mastering his growing powers. Look out for more great Smallville titles: 1. Arrival by Mike Teitelbaum (Nov ''02) 2. See No Evil by Cherie Bennett and Jeff Gottesfeld (Nov ''02) 4. Animal Rage by David and Bobbi Weiss (Mar ''03)

Teenage Clark Kent secretly uses his super powers to find the perpetrator of several racial hate crimes in Smallville.

Themes: Hi-Lo, Middle school, best friends, bullying, bravery urban fiction. Themes: Hi-Lo, Middle school, best friends, bullying, bravery urban fiction. High school freshman Robinson "Robin" Paige lives with his grandmother, Miz Paige, on the meanest street in the city. Miz Paige is his rock. Sly and Kaykay have been his buddies since forever. Smart, stoic, and loyal, Robin''s life has been defined by loss. And he doesn''t want another tragedy, so he lives afraid to stand or speak out. But then he gets pushed to the edge. Somehow, someway, he will get back at the Ninth Street Rangers...Stealing from the rich and giving to the poor takes on a whole new meaning--If Robin hadn''t just paid off the Ninth Street Rangers, or if Tyrone and Dodo hadn''t hit on him to do their schoolwork, he never would have done what he was about to do.

Themes: Bullying, Tattling, Being an Outcast, Friendship, Cheating, Morals, Ethics. Chris and others are tormented by the school bully, Phil. But no one speaks up because of “the code.” That’s until Chris decides it is time for a change. This series of short 60- to 70-page novels was designed to engage a broad spectrum of striving readers. No longer will upper-elementary students have to read material junior to their maturity and interests. Characters are age appropriate and come from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Science fiction, sports, paranormal, realistic life, historical fiction, and fantasy are just a few of the many genres. Books are no higher than a 1.5 reading level, with illustrations on every spread that support visual literacy and draw kids into the text. Red Rhino Books maintain consistency in design and readability throughout each novel, making reading enjoyable and achievable.

The acclaimed author of the "Sunset Island" series kicks off a new four-part miniseries about a gawky teenage girl who dreams of becoming beautiful. Callie Bailey finds a black meteorite that turns her into a stunning girl, but when that leads to betrayal of her sister, she tries to find her way back to her true self.

"Sirens are blaring. Passions are flaring. Things are really heating up at University Hospital"-- Cover.

The first in a series of hospital stories, this book is about five teen-aged students who follow their hearts and dreams in the world of medicine. As they shadow doctors and assist with medical procedures, they learn truths about life, love, and medicine.

When Natalie Shelton and her family move from Minnesota to Beverly Hills, more changes than their zip code. Natalie''s mom accepts a position as pastor with the Church of Beverly Hills—and Natalie''s along for the ride. Before she can blink, she''s living in a mansion once owned by Ricardo Montalban, going to school with hot young Hollywood stars, and partying in the park with kids who know no limits. It''s an amazing new life—but if she doesn''t watch out, Natalie could find herself seriously messed up. Natalie has values . . . but how long can she hold on to them?

When she finds a magical meteorite shaped like a heart, Sue''s wish comes true as she is suddenly transformed from a theatrical flop to a gifted actress.

Everyone''s eyes are glued to TV''s trashiest talk show. But the real dirt is behind the scenes. Someone is making a secret video to expose the truth behind "Trash". Now, hard-nosed exec Rosanne is out for revenge--and one of the interns will pay. Meanwhile, Sky will stop at nothing to get the woman of his dreams. Even if she''s dating his best friend. And just when Lisha thinks she''s finally free from the past, a surprise phone call brings her terrifying news.

Ronette Bradley hasn’t exactly been an ideal student. Certainly she’s no overachiever. But she’s caught a lucky break. And she’s determined not to screw up. Part romance—part confessional—part college adventures—each ebook is approximately 28,000 words–160 pages. It’s a funny thing about time. The proverb, “Time heals all wounds,” is true to some extent. But Jayson still hurts. Maybe Ronette doesn’t want time to heal this wound. It feels better fresh. Jayson thought she’d change her mind over break. But Ronette is firm. She’s alone, finally. Except she’s not. “Hey, Houseman girl.” This brother has the warmest, friendliest face Ronette has ever seen. The rest, as they say, is history.

At Fable Harbor University Hospital, Zoey and Trisan are finally getting used to the hectic pace and they''re learning a lot and keeping busy even when they''re not on duty.

Winning the title of "WrestleManiac" sounds pretty awesome, especially for a twelve-year-old die-hard WWE fan. The WrestleManiac gets the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to carry the defending champ''s belt at WrestleMania, not to mention a trip to the event and the possibility of meeting the champ! Problem is, first you have to win a nationwide competition, and WWE fans can be kind of . . . competitive! Read along as one kid does whatever it takes to win the title of WrestleManiac, even if it means bodyslamming the competition!

Six girls and guys are invited to be part of a reality television program in New York but the real drama goes on behind the cameras.

Six girls and guys are about to have one hot summer. They''ve been chosen to move to New York City and be interns on the new reality talk show Trash. But the real drama is going on behind the cameras. Features the first two books in the series: Trash Someone is making a secret video to expose the truth behind the Trash television show. Now, hard-nosed exec Rosanne is out for revenge--and one of the interns will pay. Trash: Love, Lies and Video Intern Karma is in love with the most gorgeous male intern at Trash, and he''s crazy about her--or is he mistaking her for someone else?

In this final book in the mini-series with a twist, a shy girl becomes an instant expert at attracting boys after finding a heart-shaped rock stuck in a thornbush underneath her window. Suddenly, she''s irresistible--to her best friends'' boyfriends.

Theme: Fame & friendship Piper would like to get to know the new girl at her school, but the girl isn''t very friendly. She just wants to be left alone. The other kids in their class have given up trying to be the girl''s friend. Piper still wants to give her a chance. Maybe the girl has a reason for acting that way. Piper decides to find out what that reason is. This series of short novels was designed to engage a broad spectrum of struggling readers. No longer will upper-elementary students have to read material junior to their maturity and interests. Characters are age appropriate and come from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Science ficion, sports, paranormal, realistic life, historical fiction, and fantasy are just a few of the many genres. Books are no higher than a 1.5 reading level, with illustrations on every spread that support visual literacy and draw kids into the text. Each book is around 70 pages.

Themes: Friendship, Physical Handicap, Fiction, Tween, Emergent Reader, Chapter Book, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. BFFs Danya and Emma are known around school as "Demma." The girls are total opposites, but they know each other so well that they finish each other''s sentences. Danya is plagued with guilt when the girls and Rosie, Emma''s mom, are involved in a terrible car accident that leaves Emma in a wheelchair. Danya believes the wreck was her fault because she distracted Rosie from the road and had to be scolded. For a while, Emma believes it too. And she can''t forgive her friend. This series of short novels was designed to engage a broad spectrum of struggling readers. No longer will upper-elementary students have to read material junior to their maturity and interests. Characters are age appropriate and come from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Science ficion, sports, paranormal, realistic life, historical fiction, and fantasy are just a few of the many genres. Books are no higher than a 1.5 reading level, with illustrations on every spread that support visual literacy and draw kids into the text. Each book is around 70 pages.

Jen''s parents moved her all the way to Los Angeles, the least they could do was get her a pet. And Jen chose Mimi. Little did she know that Mimi was not the perfect cat. She was stubborn. She was standoffish. And she was mean. But one day, Mimi started talking to Jen and telling her what she wanted and needed. A talking cat? What could be better? Mimi shows Jen how much she loves her and makes the ultimate sacrifice. Hi-Lo Chapter Books for Children. This series of short novels was designed to engage a broad spectrum of struggling readers. No longer will upper-elementary students have to read material junior to their maturity and interests. Characters are age appropriate and come from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Science fiction, sports, paranormal, realistic life, historical fiction, and fantasy are just a few of the many genres. Books are no higher than a 1.5 reading level, with illustrations on every spread that support visual literacy and draw kids into the text.

Hunger continues to be an international problem. This true story of how one ordinary person did something extraordinary shows how everyone can do something to make a difference. Readers will feel encouraged to find their own way to make a difference. Real life experience plus social justice interests combine into a powerful solution, filling empty bellies with nourishing food, all without costing a lot of money. Recycling meets hunger in John van Hengel''s ingenious, yet obvious solution to both food waste and widespread hunger.

Award-winning author Jeff Gottesfeld introduces us to another important historical figure who deserves to be better known. #OwnVoices co-writer Michelle Y. Green and illustrator Kim Holt bring vibrant life to the story of Wilbert Tucker who grew up in the segregated South and became a lawyer who loved to read. In 1939, he organized a sit-down-in-the-library protest to fight for the right to read along with the rest of the public. It took many court cases and years of fighting, but Tucker fought with words and conviction until everyone could sit and read in the public library.

Moving before the summer of 8th grade sucks. But meeting the guy of your dreams makes it way better. Serena feels accepted in her new school, especially when she starts dating Kai. He seems to be the coolest guy ever. Then Ollie shows up. He''s weird.

"Her parents moved her from Austria to Tokyo, Japan before she started school. They were all rendered stateless when Nazi Germany and Austria stripped Jews of their citizenship. She graduated high school fluent in Japanese plus four other languages and went to college in America at age 15. Cut off from her parents by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and America''s entry into World War II, she went years not knowing if they were alive. She returned to post-war Japan as an interpreter, found her parents, and wrote the fateful words that make her a storied feminist hero in that nation even today. As Justice Sonia Sotomayor said about Beate Sirota Gordon, ''It is a rare life treat for a Supreme Court Justice to get to meet a framer of a Constitution. It is rarer indeed for that framer to have been a woman''"--

Two stories about Las Vegas, including "Meet Kaylee," in which Kaylee Ryan, who comes from a poor background, lands a dream job as an assistant to Las Vegas heiress Alana Skye and uses her drive and imagination to prove that she can overcome any obstacle.

Themes: Disaster, Bravery, Fiction, Tween, Emergent Reader, Chapter Book, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Striving Learner, Striving Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. Dan and Pete try to make the most of having to stay indoors on a stormy night. Their evening takes a dramatic turn when they decide to help a friend. This series of short novels was designed to engage a broad spectrum of striving readers. No longer will upper-elementary students have to read material junior to their maturity and interests. Characters are age appropriate and come from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Science ficion, sports, paranormal, realistic life, historical fiction, and fantasy are just a few of the many genres. Books are no higher than a 1.5 reading level, with illustrations on every spread that support visual literacy and draw kids into the text. Each book is around 70 pages.

Even though it has been some time since her death, Cisco learns that her younger sister is still tormented by the loss of her older sibling. Nicole is chosen to return to Earth and help her come to terms with Cisco''s death and to get on with the process of living.

Young Clark Kent, having inadvertently landed the lead in the school play, becomes concerned when mysterious accidents befall several cast members.

A play about the power of books, muscles and human kindness. Josh (or Jo, since almost any role can be cast as male or female) is the children''s librarian at a poor public library facing a huge budget crisis. He''s also a power lifter, pumping iron in the library basement and running a video blog about young adult and children''s books, weights and life. Kids flock to his unconventional story time and check out books by the dozens. All but one kid, that is - a loner named Mr. T (or Ms. T), who has the loud tics of Tourette syndrome. Slowly, Josh and Mr. T form a friendship, and Mr. T finally ventures to Josh''s basement gym, where a friendship is born. The stakes go up when the town says the library needs to close for monetary reasons. This hits Josh and the kids hard and leads to them staging a ''60s-inspired Read-In rather than letting their library be shut down. At the play''s end, a Sixth Sense-like ending reveals the true identity of Mr. T. The World''s Strongest Librarian will get kids pumped up to read, to work themselves into shape and especially to be kind to others.

" O livro que introduz a delicada história de Anne Frank para o público infantil A árvore da Prinsengracht, 263 observava enquanto a menina brincava e escrevia em seu diário. Quando estranhos invadiram Amsterdã e aviões roncavam acima das cabeças, a árvore via a menina afastar as cortinas do anexo da fábrica do pai para espiá-la. A árvore também viu a menina ser levada dali com sua família – e o seu pai retornar depois da guerra, sozinho. No verão em que Anne Frank completaria oitenta e um anos, a árvore morreu. Mas suas sementes e mudas foram plantadas pelo mundo afora, como símbolo da paz. "

Maddie and Lori unearth a time capsule with a surprising and magical candy mint inside that makes a boy fall in love with the first girl he sees.

Amal is a typical American suburban teenager at a typical American high school until she decides to wear the hijab, the Muslim head scarf, full-time as a badge of her faith--without losing her identity or sense of style.

Themes: friendship, summer camp, writing, stage fright, prejudice, learning life lessons. Ava is ready for a fun summer of helping out at day camp. But she''s not a fan of all the other helpers. Will a new friend help to change her perspective? This series of short 60- to 70-page novels was designed to engage a broad spectrum of striving readers. No longer will upper-elementary students have to read material junior to their maturity and interests. Characters are age appropriate and come from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Science fiction, sports, paranormal, realistic life, historical fiction, and fantasy are just a few of the many genres. Books are no higher than a 1.5 reading level, with illustrations on every spread that support visual literacy and draw kids into the text. Red Rhino Books® maintain consistency in design and readability throughout each novel, making reading enjoyable and achievable.

Themes: Family, Keeping Secrets, Fiction, Tween, Emergent Reader, Chapter Book, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. Destiny has wanted a dog for a very long time, but her mom always sends her to her dad, who says no every time. Why does he say no? She can''t figure it out, and he won''t give a reason. After her uncle Jake helps her with a school report, she decides to ask for his help again. Can her father''s brother convince him to let her have a dog, or will he come up with a game plan? Hi-Lo Chapter Books for Children. This series of short novels was designed to engage a broad spectrum of struggling readers. No longer will upper-elementary students have to read material junior to their maturity and interests. Characters are age appropriate and come from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Science fiction, sports, paranormal, realistic life, historical fiction, and fantasy are just a few of the many genres. Books are no higher than a 1.5 reading level, with illustrations on every spread that support visual literacy and draw kids into the text.

Entre l''enfant qu''il croyait être, et le " surhomme " qu''il est destiné à devenir, il y a Smallville... Cette fois, l''occasion est trop belle : Clark a décroché le rôle principal du spectacle monté par le lycée, et jouera aux côtés de la belle Lana Lang. Il a des raisons d''être anxieux ! D''autant plus qu''au cours des répétitions, d''étranges événements ne tardent pas à se produire. Les incidents se multiplient, allant de la blague de mauvais goût jusqu''à la tentative de meurtre. Une menace invisible semble planer au-dessus des élèves : difficile pour Clark de lutter contre un ennemi non identifié...

Alors que la petite bourgade de Smallville se prépare avec enthousiasme à son prochain festival pluriculturel, certains amis de Clark Kent sont victimes d''agressions haineuses. L''un voit sa maison saccagée et souillée de graffitis racistes, tandis qu''un camion fou, rempli de fuel, manque d''aller s''écraser contre l''habitation d''une autre. Chaque fois, ces attaques surviennent de façon si soudaine que personne n''a le temps d''apercevoir le responsable de ces actes malveillants. Cependant, Clark comprend vite qu''il est sans doute le seul à pouvoir résoudre ce mystère. Saura-t-il confondre le coupable à temps pour l''empêcher de commettre le crime suprême ?