Books

At first glance, Alex Miller seems like a typical teen— typical hair,
typical clothes, typical hobbies.
Look closer, and you'll see that his life is anything but typical — for
Alex, fitting in has become a matter of life and death. The
unfortunate witness to a murder, Alex can't forget the things he has
seen, and neither can the man he helped put in jail. The Witness
Relocation Program has changed the identities of Alex and his mother
repeatedly, and they need to keep running to stay one step ahead of
his enemies. His latest identity as a skateboarder in Virginia Beach is
no easy ride — nosegrabs, ollies, and kickflips are all new to him.
Alex has to catch on quickly to blend in — but the biggest trick he'll
have to master is staying alive.

Awards and Reviews

Angry 17-year-old Connor is framed for a robbery. He's ticked, and
he's going to find the guy who framed him--no matter what the cost.

Teacher Guide is also available.

"Outrage captures adolescent interest. Varrato has created a story
that, from its opening line, hooks its readers as they are drawn into
Connor’s life. The character of Connor is also believable as the
“Why me?” guy who seems to find trouble, no matter what."
--CM: Canadian Review of Materials, March 2008.

One Last Scar (2010) High Interest Publishing

Ethan has been in and out of Juvie, in and out of trouble all of his
life. But Ethan has his "rules;" he knows where to draw the line.
When a home invasion goes horribly wrong, Ethan knows he has to
set things right - even if it means getting one last scar.

Teacher Guide is also available.