Between Two Worlds — Sarah Sargent

As thirteen-year-old Janet struggles with her overly complicated life, she retreats more and more into the world of her favorite soap opera. Moving between fantasy and reality, she tries to live as though she were a character on TV but finds that the real world is much more ambiguous and complex. A problem novel with a fresh twist, this should have appeal for readers, who'll find the main character sympathetic and the milieu familiar territory. -- Booklist