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That Summer by Sarah Dessen, Sarah Dessen is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is That Summer about?
From Publishers Weekly As her parents divorce and her sister gets married, teenage Haven finds herself out of place. PW noted in a starred review, "Dessen's combination of unforgettable characters and unexpected events generates hilarity as well as warmth." Ages 10-14. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. From School Library Journal Grade 7-9?That Summer could refer to the current one through which 15-year-old Haven is suffering, or it could be the one a few years ago when everything seemed perfect. Nevertheless, both summers affect her and she is a different person at their conclusions. Dessen has cast her story with a group of forgettable characters who plod their way through a cliche-ridden coming-of-age novel with a lot of subplots. There is the long-suffering mother and her scatterbrained best friend. Then there is toupee-wearing Dad, who honks from the driveway on visitation nights. Add the boy-crazy best friend and the moody older sister who is planning her wedding and making everyone miserable. The most memorable character is Summer Lee, a remnant of that long ago season when everything was just right, who shows up at the precise moments he is needed and offers
Who reads That Summer?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Sarah Dessen, Sarah Dessen
- Publisher
- PENGUIN group
- Published
- 2004
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780140386882
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Fiction, Children'S, Young Adult
- Rating
- 3.49 / 5 (1,173 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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