The series is based on a series of children's books by Paula Danziger. The story revolves around Amber Brown, a girl who overcomes the typical traps familiar to every teenager at different stages of growing up. The most challenging period for the young heroine is when her parents get divorced. But thanks to her passion for art and love for music, Amber manages to find her own path and discover her own voice, guiding her along the difficult road of life.