The Search for Amara: A Teen Series

by Brandi Jefferson (Editor), Aija Butler (Illustrator), Janae M Robinson

Overview

Amara has always lived a good and sheltered life, but as she enters high school she begins to question who she really is. Growing up, her mother and grandmother have always placed her on this pedestal. Amara is an academic genius and above all her peers, especially after an early promotion. She grew up with her classmates and even though she is exceptionally smart, she didn't stand out. Upon entering into a new private high school for the wealthy and extremely gifted, Amara gets more than she bargained for. Amara is now walking the halls with children whose parents are on television weekly, have more money in their trust funds than her parents make in a year, and children who have nannies that raise them and not their parents. Which means anything goes! Amara is faced with peer pressure, bullying, and even drugs. She experiences depression and feels all alone, which leads her to following the crowd just to have friends. Meeting Sky seems like a gift from above, but does she have ulterior motives? Amara will go through many lessons before she understands what her grandmother means by always telling her, "Sometimes friends are enemies in disguise". Depression, being overly conscience of her self-image, fitting in with the cool crowd, and adjusting to high school are just some of the issues young Amara will face in the search of finding out who she truly is.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781519747006
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	04/16/2016
Pages:	226
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.48(d)

About the Author

Janae M. Robinson is the pen name dedicated to Marissa's three children. Ke'Asha (Janae), Michael (M.) and Breanna (Robinson). Being a pregnant 16 year old, many including family didn't think Marissa would amount to much besides the stereotypical young mother, but Marissa graduated at 17 and exceeded all boundaries. Earning her first degree at 20 with 2 little ones, she still strived towards her goals. In 2004 she was h...it a huge obstacle when the Cleveland Police killed her children's father and her high school sweetheart. Marissa's pulled strength from everything that could have stopped her and continued with her education earning her first Master's in Criminal Justice in 2011. In 2012 after long talks with a friend, Marissa decided that it was time for her to sit down and pen a book, which birthed the Bridal Bliss series and her pen name. Life continued to try to knock Marissa off course which made her put the pen down and face life head on. Now with another Master's degree, this time in Early Childhood Education, getting over the passing of her granny and becoming a granny herself, Janae M. Robinson is ready to make noise by bringing a little bit of her life into each story with characters that will bring fresh excitement to the readers each time. When Marissa isn't penning a Janae M. Robinson story, she enjoys reading and music. She is a mother, sister, great friend, and a soon to be wife.