Get Happy

Minerva is a high school student who writes songs and plays music, and she has her heart set on owning a ukulele. Growing up, she believed her father had walked out on her years earlier. When she learns that he has been trying to stay in contact with her all along, she sets out to find out who he has become.

Her search leads to a new household that includes a stepdaughter Minerva cannot stand, a girl her father seems to treat as the perfect child. Meanwhile, Minerva turns to her circle of friends, and together they begin to form a makeshift family to replace the one that fell apart.

The novel is a realistic, contemporary story about estrangement, music, and friendship. Its author is a master list author in her state. The book suits teen readers who enjoy character-driven stories about family and belonging.