As a 12-year-old, I have read an uncountable number of books, several in the form of diaries or journals, letters, or the like. While these were all very good, so far I believe Tru Confessions was the best. It has a touch of humor, mixed with a dash of thought and insight. Trudy, or Tru for short, keeps a computer diary. This makes for all sorts of strange and cute symbols. Meanwhile her brother Eddie is disabled. Throughout the book Tru is searching for a cure for Eddie, which in itself leads to touching and downright hilarious situations. To mix things up a bit, the cable company puts out a Want ad for a tape to fill a half-hour time slot. Tru, always big on creating movies, starts her video right away. For a while it's all she can think of. When a mysterious person on the net, called DeeDee, makes contact with Tru, she is determined to stay in touch. Throughout the book, there are several plot twist, and new problems, and the ending is a surprise. However, none of the "several" plots makes the book confusing; they in fact enhance it! This is one one of the best books I've ever read (and trust me, I've read alot!)