Manderley Prep Series by Carol Culver

Welcome to Manderley Prep, the most exclusive school on the West Coast.Every girl needs a BFF-more than one, if possible. But for scholarship girl Cindy Ellis, finding new BFFs isn't easy when she leaves shabby Castle High for Manderley Prep-where the rich and famous send their children to learn how to scratch and claw their way to the top.Cindy's stepsisters, who also go to Manderley, are beautiful, blonde twins, and captains of the cheerleading squad... moreWelcome to Manderley Prep, the most exclusive school on the West Coast.Every girl needs a BFF-more than one, if possible. But for scholarship girl Cindy Ellis, finding new BFFs isn't easy when she leaves shabby Castle High for Manderley Prep-where the rich and famous send their children to learn how to scratch and claw their way to the top.Cindy's stepsisters, who also go to Manderley, are beautiful, blonde twins, and captains of the cheerleading squad. They're embarrassed to be seen with her and can't believe she's snagged the attention of the school's hot Italian transfer student, Marco. Now Cindy's not only trying to gather up a new gang of BFFs, but wondering if Marco could possibly be a potential BF. less

At an exclusive school like Manderly Prep, you really need your BFFs to get you through.Victoria Lee, who spent her childhood in Hong Kong, has been transplanted to her parents' McMansion-unsupervised. Anyone else would think they were dreaming, but for Victoria, it's closer to a nightmare. Life alone in a big house can make you feel really empty.Victoria feels like she's stepped out of the book she has to read for Brit Lit, A Tale of Two Cities . And it's not just Hong Kong vs. San Francisco... moreAt an exclusive school like Manderly Prep, you really need your BFFs to get you through.Victoria Lee, who spent her childhood in Hong Kong, has been transplanted to her parents' McMansion-unsupervised. Anyone else would think they were dreaming, but for Victoria, it's closer to a nightmare. Life alone in a big house can make you feel really empty.Victoria feels like she's stepped out of the book she has to read for Brit Lit, A Tale of Two Cities . And it's not just Hong Kong vs. San Francisco. It's her parents' Ivy League dreams vs. her own dream of fashion school. And the snotty kids at Manderley Prep vs. her real friends, Cindy and Maggie. Then there's her crush Steve, who doesn't even notice her anymore.She doesn't even feel at home at home -since the housekeeper's son, Gabe, acts like Victoria's very breath is destroying his precious environment. Maybe he's got a point. Maybe Victoria is miles from where she really belongs. less