Most Popular Books by Lisa Schroeder

Very good friends, her poetry notebooks, and a mysterious "ninja of nice" give 17-year-old Rae the strength to face her mother''s neglect, her stepfather''s increasing abuse, and a new boyfriend''s obsessiveness.

Lost and alone...down the rabbit hole. Years have passed since Alice lost her mother to cancer, but time hasn''t quite healed the wound. Alice copes the best she can by writing her music, losing herself in her love for her boyfriend, and distancing herself from her father and his new wife. But when a deadly snowstorm traps Alice with her stepmother and newborn half sister, she''ll face issues she''s been avoiding for too long. As Alice looks to the heavens for guidance, she discovers something wonderful. Perhaps she''s not so alone after all....

Has Lily bitten off more than she can bake? A sweet treat from the author of It’s Raining Cupcakes and Sprinkles and Secrets. On a scale of zero to ten, twelve-year-old Lily Hubbard is a zero when it comes to baking. Her cookies turn out salty, her cakes tend to collapse, and things are always overcooked. When Lily is invited to be a part of a mother-daughter book club called The Baking Bookworms, she is excited—and terrified. It seems like she’s the only one who didn’t inherit the baking gene. But she does have the music gene, which is why she’s forming a band that will audition for their school’s annual Spring Fling. If, that is, Lily can balance her priorities. Because Isabel, one of the Baking Bookworms, has asked Lily to help plan a surprise party for their mutual friend Sophie. Lily’s task? To make a show-stopping, mouth-watering dessert. Uh. Oh. Can Lily rise to the occasion? Or will her efforts crumble faster than a stale birthday cake?

Inspired by a true story of girl empowerment, acclaimed author Lisa Schroeder''s new novel explores trust, self-worth, and speaking up -- especially when you''re told to keep quiet. Well-behaved girls seldom make historyHazel doesn''t like to make waves. Middle school is hard enough without causing more trouble, right? She''s happy just eating lunch in the library with her BFF, writing secret haikus, and taking care of an adorable rescue tortoise.But then Hazel discovers a list that rates the girls at her middle school based on their looks -- started by her best friend''s older brother. She knows she has to do something, and she can''t do it alone. The wave she''ll be making might turn into a tsunami, but if Hazel can find the courage to speak up, she might just change everything.

Sixteen-year-old Amber, hoping to spend one perfect day alone at the beach before her world is turned upside down, meets and feels a strong connection to Cade, who is looking for his own escape, for a very different reason.

From the author of MY SECRET GUIDE TO PARIS and SEALED WITH A SECRET comes a magical trip through New York City! Lindy can''t believe she has homework this summer -- to find her "true passion." Does curling up with a good book count? Probably not. Luckily, Lindy has the help of a new friend, a happy dog, and a special journal, as she hits the streets of New York City to unlock her secret talents!

From the author of THE BRIDGE FROM ME TO YOU, a groundbreaking novel about what matters most -- when time is running out. What do you do with your last day on earth?There are 27 hours and fifteen minutes left until an asteroid strikes North America, and, for Emerson and everyone else who didn''t leave, the world will end. But Emerson''s world already ended when she ran away from home last year. Since then she has lived on the streets, relying on her wits and her friend Vince to help her find places to sleep and food to eat.The city''s quieter now that most people are gone, and no one seems to know what to do as the end approaches. But then Emerson and Vince meet Carl, who tells them that he has been granting people''s wishes. He gave his car away so a woman could take her son to see the ocean for the first time, and he gives Emerson and Vince all the money he has in his wallet.Suddenly this last day seems full of possibility. Emerson and Vince can grant a lot of wishes in 27 hours -- maybe even their own.

From the author of the Charmed Life and It''s Raining Cupcakes series comes a novel of family, friends, and a French adventure you''ll never forget! Nora loves everything about Paris, from the Eiffel Tower to chocolat chaud. Of course, she''s never actually been there—she''s only visited through her Grandma Sylvia''s stories. And just when they''ve finally planned a trip together, Grandma Sylvia is suddenly gone, taking Nora''s dreams with her. Nora is crushed. She misses her grandmother terribly, but she still wants to see the city they both loved. So when Nora finds letters and a Paris treasure map among her Grandma Sylvia''s things, she dares to dream again . . . She''s not sure what her grandma wants her to find, but Nora knows there are wonderful surprises waiting for her in Paris. And maybe, amongst the croissants and macarons, she''ll even find a way to heal her broken heart. "This love letter to the City of Light will have readers believing that everything''s better in Paris. Schroeder lets the city''s romance shine in a thoughtful story, laced with mystery and French vocabulary, about losing family and gaining individuality in a place where curiosity can bloom." — Publishers Weekly "A light and frothy Parisian adventure with hints of emotional heft." — School Library Journal "Nora''s hopeful, openhearted character is beautifully depicted." — Kirkus Reviews

As teenagers Brooklyn and Nico work to help each other recover from the deaths of Brooklyn''s boyfriend--Nico''s brother Lucca--and their friend Gabe, the two begin to rediscover their passion for life, and a newly blossoming passion for one another.

The magical sequel to See You on a Starry Night makes more seaside wishes come true! Juliet is now an official member of the Starry Beach Club, and loves working with her new friends, Emma and Carmen, to make people''s wishes come true. Living away from her dad is still hard, and she misses her best friend from her old town, but she has her friends and the bookmobile, and San Diego feels more like home than ever. But then she learns that the bookmobile is going to have to shut down. The owner of the parking lot wants to start charging rent, and soon the bookmobile won''t be able to stay in business. The Starry Beach Club comes up with different ways to save their favorite store, but none seem to work. But then Emma gets the idea to have a crafts fair...and she wants Juliet to sell her paintings! Juliet is nervous, and isn''t sure whether she''s ready to put herself on display. Meanwhile, Carmen is feeling anxious about the possibility of her mother being deported. Will Juliet be able to be brave for herself and for Carmen?

Girl meets boy. Girl loses boy. Girl gets boy back... ...sort of. Ava can''t see him or touch him, unless she''s dreaming. She can''t hear his voice, except for the faint whispers in her mind. Most would think she''s crazy, but she knows he''s here. Jackson. The boy Ava thought she''d spend the rest of her life with. He''s back from the dead, as proof that love truly knows no bounds.

Sophie has to choose between fame and friendship in this confectionary companion to It’s Raining Cupcakes. Twelve-year-old Sophie has always dreamed of becoming an actress and being in front of the camera. So when she’s offered an opportunity to audition for a TV commercial spot—and a chance to make her dreams come true—she’s over-the-moon happy. But then she finds out what exactly she’ll be advertising: the scrumptious, ever-popular brownies from Beatrice’s Brownies. And there’s just one problem with Beatrice’s Brownies….the brand is the number one competitor to It’s Raining Cupcakes, the shop owned by her best friend Isabel’s family. Sophie has a tough choice to make: Follow her dreams or betray her best friend. What’s a girl to do?

Ever since she could remember, Violet and her mother have been locked away in a tower by the evil Queen Bogdana who has the kingdom under her spell. The queen has everything she wants except one thing—beauty. Violet possesses this beauty. She also has a secret: though she is very small, both her spirit and her heart are mighty. When Violet is summoned by Bogdana to start training to become a real princess, it seems like her life might be taking a turn for the better. But hope quickly fades when Violet''s mother is expelled from the castle and they''re forbidden to see each other ever again. With everyone''s lives in the balance, it''s up to Violet to break the spell and reunite her family.

From the author of My Secret Guide to Paris, Sealed with a Secret, and Keys to the City comes a new novel about the power and magic of friendship. Juliet has just moved to a beachside town with her newly separated mother and her moody older sister. When she meets their new neighbor, Emma, the girls form an instant bond. Emma''s big family takes Juliet in, and the girls have fun together -- starting with the night they throw bottles with secret messages into the sea.Then someone writes back to Juliet''s message. An email arrives, inviting her to join the Starry Beach Club. All she has to do is make someone else''s wish come true.So Juliet and Emma set off to help as many other people as they can. It''s fun! But as Juliet spends more and more time away from home, enjoying her new town and Emma''s family more than her own mom and sister, she starts feeling lost. It''s been easy to find others to help. But maybe her star would shine a little brighter if she brought it closer to home.

Three stories featuring twelve-year-old aspiring baker Isabel and her friends Sophie and Lily as each girl chases her baking dreams.

Four best friends, one lucky bracelet, and an utterly charming new middle-grade series! It''s finally Hannah''s turn to wear the lucky charm bracelet -- and not a moment too soon! When Hannah got home from summer camp, her parents had a surprise for her. She thought it might be her dream come true: a horse of her own. Instead, her parents got her a mule! Everyone says she can still ride the mule, even for 4-H competitions at the state fair, but how silly will that look? Hannah is so embarrassed, and she needs the support of her Cabin 7 BFFs more than ever!

Four best friends, one lucky bracelet, and an utterly charming new middle-grade series! When she''s not hanging out at her family''s sweets shop, Libby loves walking her dog. Especially since she always meets the most interesting people -- like Cedric, who''s her age and also has a dog. They become fast friends, until Libby finds out his family are the new owners of a competing store! Libby tries to keep her family''s business a secret, because she really likes Cedric and wants to be his friend. But the secrets start adding up, and Libby needs the charm bracelet she shares with her besties to bring her some luck . . . right now!

Four best friends, one lucky bracelet, and an utterly charming new middle-grade series! Caitlin would stay at summer camp forever if she could. Her new best friends in the world, Hannah, Mia, and Libby are there. And at home? Everything''s different: Her dad is worried he might be losing his job; her mom is repainting the whole house and making the kids volunteer at a soup kitchen; and Caitlin is starting sixth grade at a new school, where none of the girls are as fun or friendly as her Cabin 7 BFFs. But Caitlin has a good-luck charm -- or a good-luck charm bracelet anyway. The Cabin 7 girls bought it together, and Caitlin is taking the first turn wearing it. She''s sure it will help turn her luck around . . . but when?

Lauren has a secret. Colby has a problem. But when they find each other, everything falls into place. From the author of the Charmed Life series. In alternating chapters of verse and prose, new girl Lauren and football hero Colby come together, fall apart, and build something stronger than either of them thought possible—something to truly believe in. "Writing in alternating viewpoints, with Lauren''s chapters unfolding in free verse and Colby''s in prose, Schroeder ( Falling for You) offers a thoughtful, straightforward, and fairly chaste romance between two kind, generous teens—one burdened by her past, one burdened by his future." — Publishers Weekly "The alternating chapters of Lauren''s poetry and Colby''s conversational prose are well written and help reveal the characters refreshingly unique perspectives, as well as their growth in positive ways . . . This light, fast-paced story will delight romance fans looking for a fun, hopeful read." — School Library Journal "Familiar characters and a quiet plot are elevated by poetry that is as beautiful as it is varied. Lovely in its details." — Kirkus Reviews

From the author of My Secret Guide to Paris and the Charmed Life series comes a new middle-grade novel about sisters, secrets, and everyday magic -- all set in the enchanting streets of London! When Phoebe finds a beautiful antique at a flea market, she''s not sure whether it''s as valuable as it looks. But inside she discovers something truly amazing: a letter written during World War II, from a young girl to her sister who''s been evacuated from London. The letter includes a "spell" for bringing people closer together: a list of clues leading all through the city. Each stop along the way adds up to magic.Phoebe is stunned. Not only has she found a priceless piece of history, the letter is exactly what she needs -- she''s also separated from her sister, though not by distance. Alice leaves for university soon, but in the meantime, she wants nothing to do with Phoebe. They used to be so close. Now that Phoebe has this magical list, maybe she can fix everything! That is, unless she accidentally makes everything worse instead . . .From the author of My Secret Guide to Paris comes an unforgettable trip through London, with secret treasures around every corner!