Author
Francine Pascal
2 books here

Run (Fearless)
Young adult · ages 12–18 · 780L · 2001
A solid mystery-thriller launch that hooked many teens in the early 2000s, though the premise of 'fearlessness' wears thin under scrutiny and the romance subplot feels obligatory.

My First Love and Other Disasters
Middle grade · ages 8–12 · 720L
Francine Pascal's ear for middle-school social dynamics is sharp—crushes, friend drama, and the comedy of miscommunication feel earned, not patronizing.