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This bittersweet novel recounts the summer of Belly's 16th birthday. When she and her family arrive at the beach house that June, her longtime summer pal, Jeremiah, appears standoffish and awkward in her presence, and his older brother Conrad (her secret crush) seems distant and cold. However, her blossoming beauty isn't the only reason for their change in behavior, for as Belly enjoys the sun and surf, she'll ultimately learn the painful secret that dampens the spirit of her childhood friends . . .
Join Belly, Jeremiah, and Conrad for an unforgettable summer in The Summer I Turned Pretty, which offers the hard-to-resist combination of a beach house, enduring friendship, and summer love.
"A well-written coming-of-age story, The Summer I Turned Pretty realistically balances Belly's naïveté with her awareness of the changes the years have brought to create plenty of summertime drama." -- Publishers Weekly