Finding Lila (The Adventures of Raini)

Raini Fraser has a penchant for getting herself into trouble.

One day, trouble finds her when she receives a phone call from her estranged mother, who wants to see her again. Her only requirement? She can't tell another soul, especially her dad. Anxious and curious, Raini is ready to go through with the late-night rendezvous when her dad suddenly whisks her away from her island home to live with him in New York City. There, Raini meets a new friend, Cecilio, a young animal rescuer who loves to surprise her with snakes in his pocket, ribbons on a lamppost, and rescuing exotic animals. Thus, her new adventure begins. Will she find Lila?

Finding Lila was awarded the 2024 Shelf Unbound Media Notable 100. A Reader’s Favorite-5-star badge, Royal Dragonfly badge from Story Monsters, and Incipere Award for first place in YA action.