Tween Era

When twelve-year-old Hannah finds herself spending the summer at the Gentle Barn Horse Rescue, she doesn't expect to enjoy it, or make a new friend. After all, with her social anxiety, talking to new people doesn't come easily. But when the rescue faces financial issues, Hannah must team up with her new friend, Kiara, and overcome her anxiety if she wants to save the rescue she's come to love.

Following her parents' separation, twelve-year-old Elise finds herself living with her dad in the middle of nowhere-or at least that's how it feels. She's thankful she still has soccer-the field will feel familiar, even if nothing else does. Most of the girls on the team are welcoming, except for Sarah, the team captain. Then, at the first practice, Elise's skills are noticed by the JV coach. She's moved up to the older team, which doesn't go over well with Sarah. Can Elise handle playing up if it means sacrificing her social life?

Raquel and her cousin Zoe have always been close-best friends even. But a crush has a way of changing everything. When Raquel and Aiden, a new boy at school, are paired up during drama club, Raquel is thrilled. She and Aiden hit it off, and she can't wait to tell her friends about it. But Zoe's reaction is less than supportive-soon she accuses her cousin of ignoring her friends for a boy. Raquel can't help but wonder if her cousin is just jealous or if she has a point. And more importantly, can their friendship be salvaged?

When Mom relocates the family for her job, Bailey finds herself at a new school with no friends. And with her older brother off at college, she is all alone, even at home. So when a group of girls at school invite Bailey to hang out, she jumps at the chance. And when they suggest she try their makeup, Bailey can't say no-even though wearing makeup is strictly against Mom's rules. But can Bailey keep her new habit a secret, or will her makeup cover-up blow up in her face?