Bøker av Cathleen Ellis

Tyann witnesses a fatal accident.“I must save those I can; I must save those I can,” her mind repeats over and over. Those words remain with her, continuing to propel this teen into her future.

Audra discovers a special pin in her dad's jewelry box. The pin's revelations introduce her to a new family member. She fulfills herself through a world of music, drama and dance. Her long-time pal, Jeff, and a talented boy, Ben, share in her musical delights. She loves both teens.Diligent studying ensures her admission into the university she desires. Audra plunges into her academic program and lets go of Jeff and Ben.As a new music teacher, she prepares instruments and music books. She brings back band, orchestra, chorus and a cappella to a school system that lost its music education program. And Audra makes a decision about the man she loves.

Lori transforms her attitude, work ethic, and appearance with the help of her new friend, Bree. Lori exhibits strength as she works on a hiking trail creation. She makes new friendships and overcomes her sadness of Bree’s moving away. A significant tragedy occurs to Bree. Lori prays for, loves and honors her friend by improving grades, helping her family, and working in a cafe. Lori and Gavin spend time together, a first romance for each of them. He goes away to college. Lori comes to realize she is a capable and confident young woman. She overcomes two more tragedies, deaths of fellow cross country runners. Lori’s strong friendships support her as she starts her collegiate experience. She finds love.

Cassie lives with her veterinarian, Grandma Maggie, when her green beret dad deploys. She grieves after her mom's death but moves forward. She accepts her new high school, helps at the animal clinic and meets Luke. She continues her friendship with fellow dancers, Annie and Emma.These teens support and love Annie in her final battle with leukemia. Cassie's dad asks her to find the source of Granddad Steph's old athletic banner. Between Cassie and Luke's efforts they solve the banner mystery and enjoy a high school romance.Cassie is a caregiver for Grandma Maggie when she requires heart surgery, Luke attends Notre Dame. Cassie's fascination with microbiology leads her to a Wisconsin university. Through research projects she becomes enmeshed in the AIDS crisis. And Cassie finds love.