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Two Summers
Two Summers
Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Long Creek Detention Center, S. Portland, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: May 9, 2017
Review
Friedman has provided readers with an alternate world where Summer is about to experience two school vacations at once. As a child of divorce, Summer is invited by her Dad to France but her Mom wants her to stay at home in NY. The reader is taken through two stories and has to decide which reality is taking place.
The book is creative in its approach and will be appreciated by teen girls who fantasize their first romance. There are some unbelievable parts (a teen having enough cash to pay for a taxis and meal in France) but the storyline is entertaining. In simultaneous existence Summer is involved in two romances, one in USA and one in France; this alone stands out as a delightful dream for any grade 8 – 10 female reader. Throughout the book that is running dialogue about clothing that will ring true to readers. Add this to public libraries that have heavy request for YA romance novels.
Overall Book Score: good
About the Book
Author:
Friedman, Aimee
Illustrator: ,
Publisher: Point (Scholastic Inc.
Book Type: chapter book fiction
Genre: romance,realistic fiction
Audience: grades 7-9,grades 10-12
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9780545518079
Price: 17.99