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Best Friends, Bikinis, and Other Summer Catastrophes
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About The Book
Alex has always known her best friend and next-door neighbor, Will, will be there for her. That’s just how it’s always been. Until a girl from the pool named Rebekah comes over to them and says hi. Suddenly, Will is changing his clothes, restyling his hair, and breaking all their summer plans and Alex is not happy about it.
Every summer, she and Will come up with a new challenge. This year, it’s a treehouse. Now Alex is wrangling up summer jobs and keeping tabs on the new girl, hoping that in completing their treehouse, she can keep from losing her best friend and her summer from falling apart.
Why We Love It
“A sweet and honest portrayal about what happens when your best friend starts to change in ways you may not be ready to explore yet.”
—Krista V., Senior Editor, on Best Friends, Bikinis, and Other Summer Catastrophes
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (May 17, 2022)
- Length: 256 pages
- ISBN13: 9781534485044
- Ages: 8 - 12
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Raves and Reviews
"This realistic story about tween emotional swings reads easily and rings true...[a]n enjoyable read about changing friendships and responsibilities."
– Kirkus Reviews
"Alex navigates not only her changing friendships but also her family dynamics, with her grandfather moving on after her beloved Nana's death. The characters are well developed, and nothing in Alex's journey is easily answered. Her inner voice and turmoil ring true as Alex moves from feeling like a kid to becoming a teen. A perfect choice about the emotional in-between experience for middleschoolers."
– Booklist
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