Black Sheep Collins Rideout 2007 1st HC/DJ Hyperion YA

A contemporary young adult novel centered on fifteen-year-old Kendra Bishop, who applies to be featured on a reality TV show that swaps teens into new families. Expecting escape from her rigid, overcontrolled Manhattan upbringing, she instead finds herself immersed in an equally complicated and unconventional California household. The narrative blends humor and social commentary, exploring themes of identity, family expectations, media culture, and teenage independence in the early 2000s reality-TV era. This is a true first edition, first printing, confirmed by the full number line '1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2' on the copyright page. Published by Hyperion Books for Children, a Disney imprint known for producing popular and durable young adult titles in reinforced library-style bindings during this period. Condition: Book is Near Fine, with a clean, tight binding, bright pages, and no marks noted; appears unread or lightly handled. Dust jacket is Very Good+, with light surface rubbing and mild edge wear, particularly at spine ends and corners; no major tears or price clipping observed. Overall a sharp, attractive copy. Yvonne Collins and Sandy Rideout are longtime collaborators in young adult fiction and nonfiction. Friends since their teenage years, they have co-authored several YA novels as well as the popular guide The Totally Me! The Teenage Girl's Survival Guide. Their work often focuses on contemporary teen life, relationships, and identity, written in an accessible and engaging style. Both authors are based in Toronto, Canada, and have built a steady readership among young adult audiences through their realistic and relatable storytelling.…