The Boy Next Door

I reach the porch of my new neighbor's house just as my mother is leaving, and I can now hear the people running around inside, unpacking boxes and sorting through things. I slowly reach up toward the doorbell, and my hand starts to tremble. Come on, Evelyn! Get yourself together! With a burst of mostly-confidence, I make my finger push the button, signaling the doorbell to ring.
The noises from inside continue, and I stand outside the door, impatiently waiting. This delay just makes my nerves much better.
Luckily, my wait is over. I see a tall, slim figure approach the door through the stained-glass window. The door opens, and my grip on the plate of cookies suddenly tightens.

Meet Evelyn May Carpenter: the average band geek with a passion for baking and animals. She isn't sure what to think at first when a new family moves in next door, but soon her world turns upside down.