In a future society that has decided it would "rather be safe than free," sixteen-year-old Bo's anger control problems land him in a tundra jail where he survives with the help of his running skills and an artificial intelligence program named Bork.

"Sometimes Buddy feels like hot lava, but through breathing techniques and stepping away, he figures out how to stay cool"-- Provided by publisher.

When Wyatt the tiger gets frustrated or upset he acts out and spoils their games for all his friends, until Macaw offers some advice on how to control his emotions.

On a camping trip, the first and second little pigs help their brother, the third little pig, to have fun without having to plan every detail.

"Jackson always stands his ground on the field. When a rival player purposefully spikes Aiden, Jackson strikes back. A scuffle breaks out, and Jackson gets a red card. He takes his anger out on the ref's car. . . . Jackson finds himself in trouble with the police. Will he end up with bigger problems, or will he be able to stop the downwawrd spiral and find his way back to defend his team?"--Provided by publisher.

"Aiden is one of the smartest players on the field. His active brain helps him to respond quickly to the action and anticipate the ball. But that same overactivity doesn't translate to his schoolwork. . . . His grades are so low that if he doesn't improve, he'll be dropped from the team. Will Aiden make the grade, or will he watch from the sideline?"--Provided by publisher.

This story teaches the importance of learning how to recognize your body's reaction to intense emotions and provides strategies to stay calm in frustrating situations.--Publisher.