Hi everyone, Thanks to those who wrote to me directly re: recommended books. I have been asked to share the info with the list so here it is: Best Short Stories by Glencoe/McGraw Hill - anthology of 10 excellent stories appropriate for teens with excellent activities Fantastic series called something like "Critical Thinking" with lots of lit. and writing. (talk to Deborah from Wiz Kids to find out more about this book) Mind Matters (ECB) - excellent high level, high interest course book Enjoy the summer, Shoshana