I Know You, Al — Constance C. Greene

Al's father decides to visit her for the first time in years -- but does Al really want him back in her life? Al has always marched to the beat of her own drum -- and that includes never letting anyone call her by her real name, Alexandra. But now Al's mom is dating a strange man from work, and her dad is coming to visit for the first time in six years. As her whole world is thrown into turmoil, Al doesn't know what to do. What if her mom marries this new man? And should she agree to see her father, who walked out on their family years ago? In this heartwarming sequel to A Girl Called Al , Al learns that although families can be confusing, hers is irreplaceable.