The Battle of Darcy Lane — Tara Altebrando

Julia's plans for the summer include:
* hanging out with her best friend (Taylor);
* moving down the hall (to a bigger bedroom);
* and figuring out her feelings for her neighbor Peter (first crush?).

Julia's plans do not include:
* a new girl on the block who is sort of mean (Alyssa);
* a ball game called Russia (that is really hard);
* or the return of the seventeen-year cicadas (gross!).

Suddenly summer vacation feels like war. And with the battle lines drawn, Julia is about to discover the high cost of holding her ground -- and the true meaning of friendship.