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by Sarah Dessen (Author)
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - ONE OF TIME'S TOP 10 CHILDREN'S BOOKS OF THE YEAR - A young girl who has always stood on the outside of her family finds comfort and belonging with the Chatham family--especially their enigmatic son, Mac.
"A poignant, honest story about how we might suffer the misfortune of someone else's bad choices . . . and how starting over might--miraculously--mean taking a solid leap forward."--Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of My Sister's Keeper "It unpacks the perplexities of guilt, friendships, and family dynamics."--The Boston GlobeSydney has always felt invisible. She's grown accustomed to her brother, Peyton, being the focus of the family's attention and, lately, concern. Peyton is handsome and charismatic, but seems bent on self-destruction. Now, after a drunk-driving accident that crippled a boy, Peyton's serving some serious jail time, and Sydney is on her own, questioning her place in the family and the world. Then she meets the Chatham family. Drawn into their warm, chaotic circle, Sydney experiences unquestioning acceptance for the first time. There's effervescent Layla, who constantly falls for the wrong guy, Rosie, who's had her own fall from grace, and Mrs. Chatham, who even though ailing is the heart of the family. But it's with older brother Mac--quiet, watchful, and protective--that Sydney finally feels seen, really seen, at last.
Author Biography
Sarah Dessen is the author of thirteen novels, which include the New York Times bestsellers The Moon and More, What Happened to Goodbye, Along for the Ride, Lock and Key, Just Listen, The Truth About Forever, and This Lullaby. Her first two books, That Summer and Someone Like You, were made into the movie How to Deal.
Dessen's books are frequently chosen for the Teens' Top Ten list and the list of Best Fiction for Young Adults. They have been translated into twenty-five languages. Sarah Dessen is the recipient of the 2017 Margaret A. Edwards Award from the Young Adult division of the American Library Association. Sarah Dessen graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with highest honors in creative writing. She lives in Chapel Hill with her husband, Jay, and their daughter, Sasha Clementine.
Number of Pages: 448
Dimensions: 1.2 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN
Publication Date: May 31, 2016
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Saint Anything
Interest Level: Upper Middle Grades, 6 and up
Reading Level: 4.7
Point Value: 15
