When Aidan, an ordinary Ohio twelve-year-old, saves a presidential candidate from injury during a campaign appearance and his heroic deed is broadcast everywhere, he and his family discover the seamy side of being in the media spotlight.
Ariel Flack is stuck on a two-week bus tour with her mother, sister, uncle, and grandparents, and although she was dreading the trip, she is surprised by what she learns when she begins to get to know her family.
High-school junior Peggy Fleming Farrell finds herself without a car, working at the Gas 'n Git, and fantasizing about a boyfriend during the hot summer her distracted parents are expecting yet another baby to join their ice-skating family.
It was a zoo the day I left. All I remember is pulling out of the driveway. I thought I was going to crumble into a hundred pieces. I looked at Grant. He looked at me. Mom hit reverse. It all seemed so tragic, like I was being shipped off to war. Still and all, it was a really, really dumb idea to come this far for college. See how it all began.
While competing in a bike race with her high school teammates, seventeen-year-old Frances is determined to complete ten tasks compiled by her best friend Stella.
"Best friends Lucy and Mikayla are ready for the best summer of their lives, but when Mikayla falls for a boy from Lucy's past they realize their perfect summer might be over before it starts"--Provided by publisher.
It was a zoo the day I left. All I remember is pulling out of the driveway. I thought I was going to crumble into a hundred pieces. I looked at Grant. He looked at me. Mom hit reverse. It all seemed so tragic, like I was being shipped off to war. Still and all, it was a really, really dumb idea to come this far for college. See how it all began.
Colleen Templeton spends a romantic summer before starting college working at Bobb's Lobster, sorting out her feelings for two possible boyfriends, and sharing a house with friends on the tiny Maine island she calls home.
When Kirsten's sister breaks her leg and needs help with the baby, Kirsten heads for Minnesota for a couple of weeks to lend a hand. She also plans to take in the Mall of America, learn to ice skate and make some new friends, like that handsome rink guard at the St. Paul Skating rink.
