parent and child

In an attempt to escape from his overbearing parents, Theo goes on a spontaneous road trip with his old babysitter, and ends up in an uncomfortable situation.

Fourteen-year-old Marley's seemingly perfect life in the small town of Heaven is disrupted when she discovers that her father and mother are not her real parents.

Seventh grader Quijana is ashamed when her Guatemalan cousins move to town and her father shows his disappointment in her cultural ignorance. Meanwhile, school grows more complicated when she meets two new friends, Zuri and Jayden, and realizes she might like Jayden as more than just a friend. At home, Quijana spends her nights Skyping with her ailing grandmother and her younger brother is withdrawing more all the time.

In this novel in verse, Anna suffers due to her parents' constant fighting, anger, and drinking. She pushes everyone away until the family reaches a breaking point. Anna realizes that she too, needs to make some changes.

Looks at behaviors to use or avoid when dealing with parents.

When tiny Hewitt is born into a family of giants, everyone learns that sometimes small is best of all.

"Four different children from three different families ponder what the adults in their lives do during the day. Are they jumping on trampolines? Are they eating cake and ice cream while riding birthday ponies? Are they eating candy with other adults?"--Provided by publisher.

"Malou, a mixed-race orphan, is on her own for the first time, trying to discover her parent's identities"--Publisher.

Vanessa struggles with having outbursts at school and at home until her grandma's offer to help causes her to change her attitude.

"Readers will learn all about families with two moms through everyday and relatable situations"--Provided by publisher.