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That Summer by Sarah Dessen

That Summer

Sarah Dessen

Penguin Young Readers Group · Paperback · May 11, 2004

From the award-winning and New York Times bestelling author of Once and for All The more things change. . .

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Who it’s for
A reflective YA story about feeling out of place as change unsettles familiar memories.
Themes
Change, Finding where you fit in, Nostalgia
Genres
Contemporary YA Romance, Coming of Age, YA Sibling Stories

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About this book

From the award-winning and New York Times bestelling author of Once and for All The more things change. . . As far as Haven is concerned, there’s just too much going on. Everything is changing, and she’s not sure where she fits in. Then her sister’s old boyfriend shows up, sparking memories of the summer when they were all happy and everything was perfect. . . . But along the way, Haven realizes that sometimes change is a good thing.

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“Unforgettable” —Publishers Weekly, starred review Sarah Dessen is the winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her contributions to YA literature, as well as the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. Books by Sarah Dessen: That Summer Someone Like You Keeping the Moon Dreamland This Lullaby The Truth About Forever Just Listen Lock and Key Along for the Ride What Happened to Goodbye The Moon and More Saint Anything Once and for All

When Things Shift

A reflective YA story about feeling out of place as change unsettles familiar memories.

Come here for

  • The tender ache of remembering a summer when everything seemed perfect
  • A thoughtful look at finding your footing amid change

Expect

  • A sustained story centered on Haven’s uncertainty
  • A gentle reminder that change can bring something good

Where it sits

Contemporary YA Romance84%
Coming of Age53%
YA Sibling Stories33%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • YA Divorce & Marriage Stories
  • YA Blended Family Stories
  • New Experiences for Teens
Authors
Sarah Dessen
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
May 11, 2004
Format
Paperback
Theme
Change · Finding where you fit in · Nostalgia
Reading lane
YA Divorce & Marriage Stories