Bøger af Obelia Akanke

When life deals our main characters the unexpected, their families support them as they face the challenges ahead.The Family Gift - Parker must find a way to balance being the new head of household and caregiver to her grandmother while trying to ensure her family doesn't lose their home at Christmas.An Unexpected Hero - Lynnette has repeatedly stressed the importance of "being your true self" to her mentee, Zakai, but she experiences anxiety and guilt for hiding something that has greatly affected her life. When bullying becomes a concern, Lynnette and Zakai must make difficult choices.A Holiday with Finesse - After Renee's boyfriend leaves her stranded at the airport, Finesse steps in to share how men treat women they want. Will Renee give Finesse a chance or use his tips to find a relationship with someone else?No(t) Home for Christmas - A privileged teen must face her prejudices about the homeless community.

A privileged teen must face her prejudices about the homeless community.Daphne's parents cover every bill she creates. However, when she racks up over $3000 in barely two months without concern for who pays the debt, her parents decide it's time for her to learn financial responsibility - starting with missing out on the trip to Aruba and loss of driving privileges. Daphne is sent to spend Christmas break with her frugal Aunt Sophie who lives in a modest apartment on the other side of town.Determined to do what she wants, Daphne finds her keys and sneaks her car out only to incur a bill that may cause her to lose her car permanently. The only person who can cover the bill and keep her secret is Sophie. Desperate to keep her parents from finding out, she agrees to work to repay her aunt. Can Daphne put her pride aside long enough to earn her wages, or will her troubles double when her parents return?