realistic fiction

After eighteen years in the Marines, Rosalita Alvirde's father is struggling with civilian life, but when he decides to rejoin the military, Rosie's life starts to come apart--and it soon shows up in her school work and behavior.

When three noisy, mischievous rising stars of a British boy band come to Los Angeles to make their first album, they stay in the home of a record producer and her seventh-grade daughter, a talented but painfully shy singer-songwriter, urged by her best friend to step into the spotlight.

A summer in Tarrytown, N.Y., is a lot of fun for ten-year-old Sheila even though her friends make her face up to some self-truths she doesn't want to admit.

"In this high school novel for young readers, Charlotte has to find a way to stand up to bullies at summer camp without becoming a target herself."--Provided by publisher.

"A teen girl's quest to find her mother leads her to the big city, and gives her the courage to fulfill her dream of becoming a jockey."--Provided by publisher.

Thirteen-year-old Eve consults tarot cards to see if she will achieve her goal of being a famous singer one day, and in the meantime, decides to try out for the school musical.

With his friend as campaign manager and his former babysitter as running mate, 12-year-old Judson Moon sets out to become President of the United States.

In India, a girl who excels at Bharatanatyam dance refuses to give up after losing a leg in an accident.

"A girl in search of a goal and a boy in search of his father accidentally fall in love"--Provided by publisher.

"A romance blooms between surfer girl Izzy and city boy Ben in a small island town as the two try to figure out if their love affair is more than a summer fling"--Provided by publisher.