Anthology Teen

Ida Mitchell, a third-year student at the Clifton Academy, is spending the holidays at her boarding-house, unable to go home because her siblings have the measles. Another Ida Mitchell, who is a second-year student at Clifton is also spending the holidays away from home. When a fruit cake intended for Ida is accidentally delivered to the other Ida, third-year Ida can't bring herself to break the truth to second-year Ida, for whom the cake has brightened an otherwise difficult time.

Prissy's Uncle Richard and her father haven't exchanged words in eight years since a property dispute created hard feelings. When Prissy overhears Uncle Richard saying he has to travel for work on New Years' day, she resolves to sneak into his house and cook him a proper holiday dinner. Uncle Richard returns early and catches Prissy in the act. Can Prissy's kind gesture be the beginning of a reconciliation between the brothers?

While out for a walk, two young men find themselves on Enderly Rd., known for its poor inhabitants and shabby dwellings. They meet a crying girl on her way home and stop her. Learning that the boys who promised to help decorate the schoolhouse for the examinations to be held on Christmas Eve were backing out, the two young men decide to help out the little girl.

This is a short story, the third in the Tina Stories series. When Tina finds her friend, Jennifer, on the bathroom floor at school, sick and crying, she wants to help her. Jennifer tells her she's pregnant with Zach's baby. Zach, however, wants nothing to do with the responsibility of a baby and feels trapped. How can Tina help her friend?

A short story about a kid who accidentally kills his younger brother. He later joins the military in believing that if he saves 100 lives, his sin will be forgiven and give him the rite of passage into Heaven.

When Mila and Laura get back from lunch, there's a big student protest going on. Signs and placards say "Guys Shouldn't Wear Girl Clothes" and "Dress Like A Dude." Turns out a new student doesn't believe in gender-conformity. He’s a Goth guy who wears whatever he wants, including skirts. This ninth grader's got guts! Mila and Laura have been dating since last school year and they haven't even kissed in public. Will this young student who isn't afraid of anyone inspire them to come out, or will other kids' reactions drive them deeper into the closet?

Catherine is a teenager who has always been rebellious within her Amish community. She meets a non-Amish boy one farm over and they and a few other teens decide to train hop their way to Chicago. Leaving early one morning, Catherine joins Matt on their big adventure to Chicago. After finally reaching the huge city, things start to happen that make her wish she was back with her family, held safe within her Amish community and that rebellion is sometimes not all it's made out to be.