Dicing with Disaster: Book 1 in the Blender Adventures series in Bloomington, MN

What girl wants a blender for her twelfth birthday? Not Emily Hanford. But Dad's poor gift giving fades in light of her suspicions that he's dating. That would be a disaster, unless Emily sets him up with a woman of her choice. Her life spirals out of control as she experiences flashbacks and anxiety. Friends offer advice on living with a single parent, talking to boys, and even understanding math. But will Emily receive the help she really needs? Can she accept her dad's girlfriend and come to terms with her mother's death? And will she discover the hope of her true home?