Caroline Cooney is a very prolific author, mostly young adults, but manages to turn out surprisingly good books. Her family relationships and characterisation in particular are excellent, and mostly there is a strong plot. I don't like her horror books, or the simpler thriller books she writes for reluctant readers.
Family Reunion is one of her funnier books, especially recommended for those with embarrassing or irritating relations. I enjoyed it, even though stepmothers and divorce came into it - usually I get bored with teenagers emoting about their difficult times, but not with Cooney. Not quite as funny as Tune In Anytime, (one of the rare Cooney's with not very good parents), but definitely worth a re-read.
Family Reunion first published 1984
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