Carmen Browne is a ten-year-old African-American girl beginning fifth grade.
Family issues become complicated when Carmen\'s brother learns he is adopted.
Dealing with unpopularity, fitting in, and cultural differences are Carmen\'s issues in the first bo.
Part of her doesn\'t even want to try.
As her family adapts to a new location, Carmen learns that finding new Friends and fitting in is not easy.
With her family moving to a new city, Carmen is anguished to give up her Friends and comfortable home.
Carmen Browne is a ten-year-old African-American girl beginning fifth grade