A Dream to Cherish — Angela Elwell Hunt

Ages 11-15 Cassie's finally back at her old school with her old friends. Life should be wonderful, but for some reasons, Cassie can't seem to fit in anywhere. Her best friend doesn't even talk to her now that she's got a boyfriend. Just when Cassie is ready to give up, a miracle happens: Arien Belle, the most popular senior girl in school, chooses her for a friend! With Arien's help, Cassie's life takes a definite turn for the better . . . just in time for her to receive some shocking news that rattles her world!