Books like Boy, oh boy! by Laura Dower
When Madison’s parents announce their divorce, her mom, Mrs. Wing, encourages her to use her growing computer skills to design a new website for the school. Madison is excited—until someone keeps changing the site, adding more complications and testing her problem‑solving, her friendships, and her new sense of responsibility in middle school life. The story follows Madison as she navigates the challenges of family change, school life, and online creativity, with her peers and teachers lending support along the way.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Marriage & Divorce Fiction
Authors: Laura Dower
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