Miller, Nancy

When her online carelessness threatens her father's job, sixteen-year-old Sasha and her mother must move to Canada, where the promise of a fresh start for Sasha with a volunteer group called CREW turns into a nightmare when she finds out CREW is secretly a gang. Their leader, code named Master, wants to use Sasha's computer skills to steal identities and blackmail men online into giving them money. Afraid of both jail and exposure to the gang, Sasha is forced to stay and find a way to make things right on the inside.

The United States Navy is staffed by thousands of dedicated service members. Some of them are moms, too. This non-fiction title introduces readers to life in the U.S. Navy through a narrator whose mother has taken up the call of duty. Readers learn about the Navy's past and present, what kinds of career opportunities the Navy offers, and the technology, tools, and lifestyle that are specific to this branch. Readers are sure to gain a full understanding of what it is like to have a family member who serves our country in the military.

When Sasha moves from Russia with her mother, she's eager to start a new life. At her new school she joins CREW (Confident, Remarkable, Excellent, Welcoming), a girls' volunteer group. But she quickly learns that the group is a front for a girl gang and their true philosophy is to Con, Rip Off, Exploit, and Weaken the people they claim to help. Their leader is eager to exploit Sasha's computer skills for a more lucrative level of crime: stealing identities and blackmailing men online. This story plays out against the backdrop of peer pressure and digital media, showing readers that fitting in with a group isn't worth sacrificing your safety and integrity.

Readers get an up-close-and-personal look at what it's like to have a family member in the Army. It also explores the Navy's history, modern tools and technology, and career opportunities.