First published 2011
Lexie has always treasured her summers at the beach house. Every year means the same wonderful routine: hamburgers with her parents, ocean swims, and hunting for treasures along the sand. But this summer brings unwelcome changes. Her parents have divorced, so Mom won't be joining them. Even worse, Dad springs a surprise on her. His new girlfriend Vicky will be staying for a week, along with her two sons. Suddenly Lexie must share her beloved retreat with bubbly Vicky, sullen teenager Ben, and chaotic three-year-old Harris. The cozy beach house feels cramped and foreign with all these new people taking up space. Lexie wonders if there's still room for her in this new arrangement. As the days unfold, she begins to discover that paying close attention can reveal unexpected treasures, even in the most surprising circumstances.
Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Beach House
Period: Summer
144 pages · Kindle Edition · Random House Books for Young Readers