“ABANDONED. That’s how Ronnie Hartman feels after her mother moves to Alaska with a good-for-nothing boyfriend and Ronnie’s younger brothers, leaving her behind.
Now thirteen years old, Ronnie has been “returned” from multiple foster homes because of her impulsive lying and stealing. Her latest foster mom, Alison, is Ronnie’s very last chance–if she doesn’t want to end up in some awful treatment center.
Meanwhile, Ronnie wants more than anything to fit in with the popular crowd, especially with the beautiful (but stuck-up) Paige.” (FOSTER CARE)