The Angela Series

Angela 3

David A. Bedford

Angela, a senior, is faced with uncertainties as she thinks about her future. Visiting colleges, she struggles with her own insecurities and fears. Though maturing, the process can be pretty confusing. She delights in her friends, especially Miles, but problems arise when North Padre Island is hit by a hurricane. City officials are set to vote on a harsh anti-immigrant ordinance. This law, which would make life hard for her immigrant friends, although they are in the country legally, stirs emotions on both sides of the fence. Angela's controversial topic for her honors History and English research paper causes tempers to flare, as increasingly heated opposition from the usual and unexpected sources come to a head. Angela 3, an exciting and fast-moving ending to the Angela series.

Angela 2

David A. Bedford

Conspiracy, bullies, and campaigns! Angela Fournier is starting her junior year of high school at Sargasso Beach, Texas. Miles, who befriended her last year, asks her to be his prom date. Girls will be girls, except for when they're mean girls; partnered with their friend, Leroy, they bully Angela and Miles, trying to ruin her special evening. Ignoring the bullies appears to be the biggest challenge until they unveil an unnerving situation that could affect the wellbeing of the entire town; doing something about it becomes a new mission which forces Angela to focus on the safety of her friends, family, and city. Angela and her friends start a campaign for a referendum to block construction, but the oil interests strike back, putting her in danger. Will Angela and her friends succeed in school, stand up to the bullies, and still manage to battle against the powerful companies that attempt to ruin their city? Angela 2: The Guardian of the Bay is the second installment of the Angela series.