Real Life Series by Nancy N. Rue

Normal?While family dinners and vacations to touristy destinations are ordinary events for her “normal” friends, fifteen-year-old Jessie Hatcher’s normal life means dealing with her ADHD and her mother’s bipolar disorder.So why is Jessie shocked when the unexpected happens? Now her “normal” includes living in Florida with the father she always thought was dead and learning the secrets of sushi from a man who teaches by tormenting her... moreNormal?While family dinners and vacations to touristy destinations are ordinary events for her “normal” friends, fifteen-year-old Jessie Hatcher’s normal life means dealing with her ADHD and her mother’s bipolar disorder.So why is Jessie shocked when the unexpected happens? Now her “normal” includes living in Florida with the father she always thought was dead and learning the secrets of sushi from a man who teaches by tormenting her. Life isn’t any saner with her dad, but a cute guy and a mysterious book might just be the crazy Jessie needs. less

Secrets? Bryn O Connor is good at keeping secrets. But when a car accident reveals her boyfriend s abusive behavior, the truth is unleashed. And it starts a tidal wave of trouble in Bryn s life: enemies who were once friends, a restraining order violation, and her world unraveled. If that weren t enough, her grandmother Mim arrives, attempting Mexican cuisine and insisting that Bryn try surfing. It s all too much! Even Bryn s habit of daydreaming won t offer an escape this time... moreSecrets? Bryn O Connor is good at keeping secrets. But when a car accident reveals her boyfriend s abusive behavior, the truth is unleashed. And it starts a tidal wave of trouble in Bryn s life: enemies who were once friends, a restraining order violation, and her world unraveled. If that weren t enough, her grandmother Mim arrives, attempting Mexican cuisine and insisting that Bryn try surfing. It s all too much! Even Bryn s habit of daydreaming won t offer an escape this time. But could a mysterious book she found hold the secret to riding a tsunami like her life?" less

Perfect? Everything seems to be going right for Cassidy Brewster she s the star of her high school basketball team, has a near-perfect GPA, and college recruiters are showing up at her games. But during the state tournament she injures herself, and her season appears to be over. With pressures at home and at school, Cassidy turns desperate and makes choices that only increase the number of problems in her life... morePerfect? Everything seems to be going right for Cassidy Brewster she s the star of her high school basketball team, has a near-perfect GPA, and college recruiters are showing up at her games. But during the state tournament she injures herself, and her season appears to be over. With pressures at home and at school, Cassidy turns desperate and makes choices that only increase the number of problems in her life. As Cassidy s carefully controlled world falls apart, a mysterious book begins to speak to her, and it might just contain the answers Cassidy has been trying to find." less