by Rebecca Ross
First published 2018
Seventeen-year-old Jess dreams of working at Disneyland, but her family's cramped apartment leaves little room for whimsy. When her parents lose their jobs, Jess hatches a plan to bring the Happiest Place on Earth to their living room. With the help of her quirky siblings, Jess transforms their home into a Disney-themed wonderland, complete with homemade rides and character costumes. But as they work to save their family, Jess must decide if chasing her own dreams is worth the cost.
Genres: fiction, family, contemporary, young-adult, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
328 pages · Paperback