"Portraits of Character: Book 2" by Claudia McAdam continues the inspiring journey of young people as they navigate challenges and discover the importance of integrity, compassion, and personal growth. Through vivid storytelling, readers meet diverse characters who confront obstacles in their lives, learning valuable lessons about friendship, family, and self-acceptance. Each chapter weaves together emotional narratives that highlight the strength of character and the triumph of the human spirit. As the characters evolve, they remind readers of the power of choices and the impact of kindness, making this book a heartfelt exploration of what it means to truly understand oneself and others. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 148 pages in this book. This book was published in 2001 by Kagan Cooperative Learning .

Claudia Cangilla McAdam is the award-winning author of more than sixteen titles for children and young adults. She earned her bachelor's degree in English from Illinois State University and master's in theology from the Augustine Institute. McAdam's writing--fiction and nonfiction--has been published in Highlights for Children, Fortune, Denver Parent, Catholic Digest, and many other publications. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and lives with her family in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Traci Van Wagoner earned bachelor of fine arts degrees in illustration and advertising design from Utah State University and in toy design from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. In addition to book illustration, Van Wagoner writes, designs toys and characters, and paints portraits. She is a long-standing member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Van Wagoner lives in New York City, where she and her husband run their product development company, Imagine That! Design.