Twists and Turns

Janet McDonald. Frances Foster Books, $16 (135pp) ISBN 978-0-374-39955-9

Popular story lines continue in new novels this summer and fall. As in her previous novels, Chill Wind and Spellbound, Janet McDonald brings the dreams and personal battles of the Hillbrook Houses residents to life with Twists and Turns. This time, she focuses on Keeba and Teesha, two sisters who have just graduated from high school and have no solid plans for the future. When the girls decide to open a hair-braiding business, they discover that making a profit is more difficult than they had expected. The author offers an even balance of hardship and humor as the determined teens combat their many obstacles.

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