Birdie in Bruges - The Birdie Abroad Series, #1

Life's been tough for Birdie Blessing, and not just because of her name. Her dad's dead. Her brother's dead. Her friends have abandoned her, too. When her mom finally drags herself out of bed, she tells Birdie they're selling the house and heading for a fairy-tale town Birdie can't even pronounce. Great. But everything changes when Birdie arrives in Bruges and meets Ben, a gangly, wild-haired Texas boy, and an instant friendship sparks.
It's not long before they stumble on a mystery that lures them beyond the tourist traps to a maze of cobblestone lanes where visitors seldom go - and where ghosts of the fairy tale city linger. Birdie's suddenly happy again, with a gorgeous town at her feet, a mystery to solve, and a fun new friend. But is it too good to be true? Will Ben still be her friend if he learns about her past? And even if he is, will their friendship survive when the mystery turns menacing? Birdie in Bruges is book one of the Birdie Abroad series, where Birdie's unforgettable summer begins!