In "Unexpected Development" by Marlene Perez, high school senior Miranda finds herself at a crossroads when she uncovers a family secret that propels her into a world of revelations. Navigating friendships, the complexities of first love, and the challenges of self-discovery, Miranda grapples with her identity and the expectations placed upon her. As she confronts the implications of her newfound knowledge, she learns the importance of embracing change and forging her own path. This heartfelt coming-of-age story captures the trials of adolescence and the unexpected twists that lead to personal growth and empowerment. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 14 years.

There are 176 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2004 by Roaring Brook Press .

Marlene Perez lives in Orange County, CA with her husband, two children, and psychotic little cat. She watches way too much TV in between writing. Her other books include Unexpected Development and the forthcoming Dead Is the New Black.