Dive into these three magnificent coming-of-age stories about love, loss, and adventure by Adi Alsaid!
LETâS GET LOST Four teens across the country have only one thing in common: a girl named Leila. She crashes into their lives in her absurdly red car at the moment they need someone the most.
Hudson, Bree, Elliot and Sonia find a friend in Leila. And when Leila leaves them, their lives are forever changed. But it is during Leilaâs own 4,268-mile journey that she discovers the most important truthâsometimes, what you need most is right where you started.
NORTH OF HAPPY Carlos Portillo has always led a privileged and sheltered life. He lives in Mexico City with his wealthy family and attends an elite international school. Always a rule follower, Carlos is happy to tread the well-worn path in front of him. He has always loved food and cooking, but his parents see it as just a hobby.
When his older brother, Felixâwho has dropped out of college to live a life of travelâis tragically killed, Carlos begins hearing his brotherâs voice, pushing him to rebel against his fatherâs plan for him. Worrying about his mental health but knowing Felix is right, Carlos runs away to the United States and manages to secure a job with his favorite celebrity chef. As he works to improve his skills in the kitchen and pursue his dream, he begins to fall for his bossâs daughter. Finally living for himself, Carlos must decide whatâs most important to him and where his true path really lies.
Titles originally published in 2014, 2015, and 2017.
Dive into these three magnificent coming-of-age stories about love, loss, and adventure by Adi Alsaid!
LETâS GET LOST Four teens across the country have only one thing in common: a girl named Leila. She crashes into their lives in her absurdly red car at the moment they need someone the most.
Hudson, Bree, Elliot and Sonia find a friend in Leila. And when Leila leaves them, their lives are forever changed. But it is during Leilaâs own 4,268-mile journey that she discovers the most important truthâsometimes, what you need most is right where you started.
NORTH OF HAPPY Carlos Portillo has always led a privileged and sheltered life. He lives in Mexico City with his wealthy family and attends an elite international school. Always a rule follower, Carlos is happy to tread the well-worn path in front of him. He has always loved food and cooking, but his parents see it as just a hobby.
When his older brother, Felixâwho has dropped out of college to live a life of travelâis tragically killed, Carlos begins hearing his brotherâs voice, pushing him to rebel against his fatherâs plan for him. Worrying about his mental health but knowing Felix is right, Carlos runs away to the United States and manages to secure a job with his favorite celebrity chef. As he works to improve his skills in the kitchen and pursue his dream, he begins to fall for his bossâs daughter. Finally living for himself, Carlos must decide whatâs most important to him and where his true path really lies.
Titles originally published in 2014, 2015, and 2017.