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The Summer I Turned Pretty
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Overview
The Summer I Turned Pretty, published by Simon & Schuster, is a 2009 novel by author Jenny Han. A young adult romance, The Summer I Turned Pretty follows Isabel “Belly” Conklin’s journey to adulthood over one unforgettable summer. As Belly navigates the challenges of growing up and her first love, she recalls moments from summers past that have affected her relationship with the Fisher brothers, Conrad and Jeremiah. Belly learns that change is inevitable and what it means to take risks for what one wants. This study guide refers to the S&S Books for Young Readers, Reprint edition.
Other works by this author include It's Not Summer Without You, P.S. I Still Love You, and Always and Forever, Lara Jean.
Plot Summary
Belly Conklin and her family have spent every summer of her life with her mother’s best friend’s family at their house at Cousins Beach. Growing up, Belly struggled with being the youngest and the only girl among the four kids, feeling left out or like she somehow did not belong. This summer, however, Belly can sense that everything will be different.
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