Kendra Kaye, 14, lives in N.Y. City and is about to spend a most amazing summer with a new-found friend, Frank Lee, 15, and her younger brother, Oscar, running around the city. ( )

Paula Danziger writing mostly-fluff for teenagers. Kendra is annoyed at having to spend her summer with a boy who is visiting, except the boy turns out to be really cute. They have fun exploring New York on a scavenger hunt designed by her parents, and she learns about friendship and love. ( )

One of my favorite books growing up, I wanted to be able to go on a scavenger hunt like the Serendipidties. Three young people get to learn about themselves, each other and the city of New York. ( )