THE GO-BETWEEN, by Veronica Chambers

The story: Cammi's mom is rich and famous, an actress on Mexican TV, and Cammi's always had friends who lived the same lifestyle. But when Mama takes a job in LA, Cammi's new acquaintances assume she's the daughter of a maid, at her expensive school on a scholarship. Pretty soon, she's hip-deep in lies, and although she wants to come clean, she knows everyone is going to be mad. Is there any way Cammi can be the heroine in her personal novela?

June Cleaver's ratings: Language PG-13; Violence G; Sexual content PG; Nudity G; Substance abuse PG; Magic & the occult G; GLBT content G; adult themes (prejudice, dishonesty with friends) PG; overall rating PG.

Liz's comments: This story will resonate with any girl who has an immigrant background--and with many who don't. Cammi's motives are kinda lame, and she knows she should be doing better... but once she gets called out, she tries her best to make amends. Which is pretty much the most any of us can do.