children of divorced parents

Even though it was not easy at first, Lily learns to how to embrace Mommy's new friend Carl as a member of her family.

Touching upon the practical, legal, and psychological aspects of divorce and examining healthy emotional outlets and coping mechanisms, this volume reassures teens through the grieving process and shows them that acceptance is ultimately possible.

"Going through a family breakup is a devastating, life-changing experience that happens to thousands of young people every year. Discover what it is like when your family is split apart through the heartfelt stories of survivors. Learn how it 'happened to them,' read their journeys to a new family life, and find out more about why families break up and restructure afterward in this open, sensitive, and informative exploration"--Amazon.

"Twins Raquel and Lucinda Mendoza used to be inseparable, but since their parents divorced Raquel has become bossy and obsessive, while Lucinda has immersed herself in her ice skating lessons, and the pandemic and its enforced isolation has only made things worse; but then they are sent to their father's ranch in central California and while Raquel thinks that this is a chance to get their parents back together by driving his girlfriend away, Lucinda discovers she likes his new family, and wonders if trying to bring the Mendoza family back together is really worth the struggle"--Provided by publisher.

Mehar did not come to India planning to break up her estranged father's wedding, but she is convinced that socialite Naz is only after his money and title; except she soon begins to question many of her assumptions about her parents' relationship, and her own place in his world--especially when she begins to fall in love with Sufiya, her grandmother's assistant.

Sent to her grandmother's estate in Trinidad, Rika meets a group of kids with elemental powers called Minders, who reveal that her long-lost mom is in danger, sending Rika on a magical adventure where she must learn to believe in herself to destroy evil.

"Elliott is not quite sure where he fits in, but when he's paired with the super-popular Maribel for a school-wide contest, they both learn what it means to be a good friend and how to be the person others can count on"--Provided by publisher.

"Kelsey thinks she should live in one house and her mom and dad should visit her. Instead, she puts her books and her unicorn picture and her favourite pillow in her suitcase and takes them with her as she goes back and forth. But what will happen when she decides to pack up the dog? A charming story about a girl making the best of her co-parenting situation, and the mom and dad (and dog!) who love her"--Provided by publisher.

"Tenth grader Elgin Hobbs seems fine on the outside. But he's failing classes. His divorced parents fight. And his mom is an alcoholic. He tries to rise above it. But life keeps bringing him down"--Back cover.