Interlude

Gr 9 Up—"You came here for a reason, no matter the outcome," are the words that flash through Mia's head as she searches the streets of New York to find her birth mother—the only one who may be able to save the life of Mia's dying sister. Mia Cox just found out that she is not an acceptable kidney donor for her sister Maddy. As this had been Mia's goal since the start of Maddy's illness, she must find another donor to keep her sister alive, which leads her across the country to find their birth mother, Carmen. On the flight over, Mia meets Jaxton Scott, an international rock star. As it turns out, he's a pretty normal guy, and through their long conversations, they find companionship. Once they land in New York, Jaxton decides to join Mia on her quest. Throughout this complex adventure that starts off as a rescue and results in self-discovery, Mia must learn to trust in herself, her family, and new friends. Though the overlying theme of the story is relatively heavy, readers can connect through Mia's light-hearted narrative voice and relate to the tumbling emotions that the she feels throughout her journey.