Courtney Lauren Cummings

Trying to survive his family Christmas, Cody makes a wish to be alone, which backfires when a shark manifests and kills his entire family.

A high school junior transfers to a new school when her mom enters rehab, quickly clashing with the resident mean girl. Her aunt and uncle offer to throw a sweet sixteen to help her adjust, but the jealous queen bee plots to ruin it, even resorting to murder. The teen's mom must redeem herself to save the party and, more importantly, her relationship with her daughter.