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The Summer of Saint Nick
Learn 300 advanced vocabulary words as you follow the story of Nick Franklin, an ordinary high school student who comes upon an extraordinary jackpot of cash. Will his desires for a Ferrari and hip accouterments overcome his heart to use the money to help others?
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I.M. for Murder
The internet can be a dangerous place for teenagers. Chat rooms, instant messages, and blogs -- all these can be used as tools for the online predator. While simply goofing off, Will Johnson and his three amigos come face to face with a notorious murderer. Readers learn a valuable lesson of internet safety while also encountering 300 new vocabulary words.
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When a loser lucks out. . .
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The Summer of Saint Nick Story Synopsis:
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For Nick Franklin, high school has been an incredible disappointment. Although an academic success (Nick's desire to become a lawyer drives him to get good grades), he utterly failed in the aspect of making friends. To make matters worse, Nick fell in love with the hottest girl in school -- who doesn't even know he exists.
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When summer arrives, Nick finally has the chance to forget his social worries. Like all vacations past, he plans to spend his time studying law in a clubhouse in the outskirts of town. Unbeknownst to him, this clubhouse holds the secret to making him wealthy, and instantly Nick can make all his wildest dreams come true.
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Money can solve all his problems. With a new car, some new clothes, and the freedom to do whatever he wants... Nick knows that his true love will fall head over heels for him. However, he realizes that "getting the girl" may not be the most important thing. The Summer of Saint Nick is a thought-provoking story of fortune, romance, mystery, and sacrifice.
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Sample Vocabulary Excerpts in Context:
"Celeste was a dream. She had blonde hair and blue eyes, wore a miniskirt, and, to put it plainly, looked like a model. For Nick, Celeste was the perfect example of pulchritude. Ever since middle school, he’d had a secret crush on her."
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Pulchritude – (puhl-kri-tood) – N – beauty; comeliness
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"It was as if everything was right with the world. The sky was bluer than blue, and in the air Nick could smell the redolent flowers, trees, and homemade apple pies."
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Redolent – (red-l-uhnt) – ADJ – having a pleasant odor; fragrant
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"He opened the verdant paint, and with his verdant knowledge of painting, began to roll a zigzag pattern on the wall. Paint flew everywhere. It fell on the floor, made spots on the ceiling, and most of all, covered Nick in green."
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Verdant – (vur-dnt) – ADJ – of a green color; inexperienced
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Product Details:
300 Difficult Vocabulary Words with Definitions
End of Chapter Word Review
Trade Paperback, 176 pages
ISBN: 978-0-9768042-2-2
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When an internet prank turns deadly. . .
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I.M. for Murder Story Synopsis:
Will Johnson plays tennis for Lee High School, has a part-time job at Coffee Town, and has two best friends: Seth and Ashton. The three of them live life on easy street, and are relatively carefree (besides some girl troubles). As children of the 21st century, they use modern technology to communicate to each other, with their friends, and occasionally random strangers.
There is an internet predator on the loose. Responsible for the death and disappearance of many a youth, he is looking for his next victim or three. Unbeknownst to these BFFs, he has contacted them under the guise of a local teen. Foolishly, they open themselves up to the wiles of this deadly connection.
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With a killer on their trail, Will, Seth and Ashton rush to find a way to stay one step ahead of imminent doom. Will these teenagers accomplish what so many others have failed and survive the grasp of this murderer? I.M. for Murder is a non-stop, action-packed adventure that will have you hanging on every word!
Sample Vocabulary Excerpts in Contexts:
"That's a total prevarication," Seth said. "Do you really think you can fool your best friends?"
Prevarication – (pri-var-i-key-shuhn) – N – deviation from the truth; a lie
"Higher and higher he led them up, until finally they reached the acme of the hill."
Acme – (ak-mee) – N – the highest point or stage
"Margery Johnson was a gourmand who enjoyed many types of food, but she was no chef. Every night she would subject her son and husband to a new food creation. It was the most dreaded moment of every day for both men."
Gourmand – (goor-mahnd) – N – one who is interested in food and drink
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Product Details:
300 Difficult Vocabulary Words with Definitions
End of Chapter Word Review
Trade Paperback, 184 pages
ISBN: 978-0-9768042-2-0
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