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The Countess and Me

Brenda — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 12:07:33 +0000

The Countess and Me is Paul Kropp's award-winning novel, upon which Curse of the Skull, HIP's HiLo version, is based. Jordan helps an old woman bury a mysterious quartz skull. She thinks the skull has a curse, but Jordan thinks that he knows better. To prove himself to a gang at his new school, Jordan digs up the skull ... and then the trouble really begins.

Available while quantities last.

Author: Paul Kropp
Interest level: Grades 7-12

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The Lost Botticelli

pinnacle — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 20:25:53 +0000

What if a Botticelli painting should turn up after five hundred years in hiding? Who would own it, who might claim it, and to what desperate ends might someone go to steal such a priceless work. In The Lost Botticelli, author Paul Stephano pits a young art curator against unscrupulous collectors and aggressive museums. It’s not a fair fight.

An art-history-mystery novel for adults.

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HIP MAINSTREET PACK

Brenda — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 23:51:50 +0000

HIP Mainstreet novels offer more intricate plots, more complex characterizations, more literary language – but still the same accessible reading levels for which HIP is known. Engaging to all readers in Grades 6-12 but written at mid-Grade 2 level. Three exciting novels at a discount over the individual prices of the books.

Includes The Warning, You Can’t Mak e Me and Survival.

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Breaking Free

pinnacle — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 20:19:41 +0000

In Breaking Free, Chris Smithers has problems at school, and with her classmates, and especially with her mom. She’d rather get in trouble than live at home, and rather get beaten up than give in. But Chris is trying to break free from all this. She just needs a little help along the way.

A sensational, hard-hitting novel for teens – written by a teenager. Jennifer Mulrine was 14 when she wrote this novel – a remarkable example, not just of student writing, but of first-rate fiction for teens.

Reading level: grade 3.0 Lexile 490 HL Interest level: grades 7-12

“Readers will definitely get a sense of the violence and hopelessness facing Chris (the central character).” – Resource Links review.

Teacher’s Guide available. Please scroll down to order.

HIP Edge

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Dancing on the Edge

pinnacle — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 20:19:41 +0000

Dancing on the Edge is no longer available. Please see HIP's other excellent HIP Hi-School titles.

In Dancing on the Edge, Bonnie-Lee takes a big risk when she crosses Division Street to go to the arts high school instead of Edgemont High. She changes her name and hopes to change her life to something special. But she has to work harder than she thought to win respect for her dancing.

Author: Sharon Jennings
Reading level: Grade 3.0 (Lexile 370 HL)
Interest level: Grades 7-12

"Cleanly written and well-paced, this novel is an enjoyable, easy read." (CM Review) "Dancing on the Edge (finding your place in a new school) addresses the snarky ways girls bully." (Resource Links review).

Dancing on the Edge Teacher's Guide available for purchase.

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HIP Edge Pack

pinnacle — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 20:19:41 +0000

The HIP Edge Pack includes all ten titles in the HIP Edge series, ideal for students in high school who have real difficulty with reading, but with real-life topics and stories of compelling interest. All ten novels are set at Edgemont High, with some characters appearing in three or four different books.

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HIP SR SUPER PACK

pinnacle — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 20:19:41 +0000

The HIP SR Super Pack includes twelve novels that deal with contemporary teen problems, suitable for students Grades 9 and higher who have difficulty reading, yet popular with students who are proficient readers. Reading levels from Grade 2.8 to 4.0. Interest levels from Grade 7 to Adult Ed.

Titles include: Avalanche, Hitting the Road, Juvie, One Crazy Night, Our Plane is Down, Playing Chicken, Running for Dave, Show Off, Stealing Home, Street Scene, Student Narc, Terror 9/11

The “gold standard” in hi-lo novels.

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HIP SR ACTION PACK

pinnacle — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 20:19:41 +0000

The HIP SR Action Pack includes twelve action-adventure novels suitable for students in junior and senior high school who have some difficulty in reading. Reading levels from gr. 3.0 to 4.0. Interest levels from grade 7 to 10.

Titles include: Against all Odds, The Bully, Caught in the Blizzard, Dark Ryder, Foul Shot, Ghost House, Hacker, The Kid is Lost, My Broken Family, Scarface, Shola’s Game, Tag Team. Special price for the HIP SR Pack B: $99.95

The “gold standard” in hi-lo novels.

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The Kid is Lost

pinnacle — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 20:19:41 +0000

(Note: The Kid is Lost is available only as part of the SR Action Pack or Tween Pack)

In The Kid is Lost a young child goes missing in rural Quebec. Kurt, his teenage babysitter, searches everywhere for the boy but finally has to call the police for help. Ultimately, Kurt joins two other teenagers on ATVs in a search through a deadly swamp. Will they find the lost child in time?

Author: Paul Kropp
Reading level: Grade 3.6 (Lexile 650)
Interest level: Grades 6- 10

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The Kid is Lost Teacher’s Guide available for purchase or free with 6 or more copies of this title (see note re Packs above)

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Shola’s Game

pinnacle — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 20:19:41 +0000

Shola's Game is no longer available.

The Shola's Game Teacher’s Guide is still available for purchase.

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