No Boy Summer

Name: No Boy Summer
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419757525
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By Amy Spalding

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Summary

No Boy Summer by Amy Spalding is a Young Adult novel that explores the complexities of sisterhood, self-discovery, and the challenges of love. The story follows an adventurous summer pact where sisters decide to avoid romantic entanglements and focus on themselves. Through unexpected friendships and personal growth, the book provides insight into finding one's true identity amidst teenage uncertainty.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy young adult stories filled with self-discovery and personal growth. It explores themes of friendship, identity, and navigating life's changes, making it perfect for readers who appreciate relatable characters and heartfelt narratives. If you're looking for a summer read that balances humour with emotional depth, this book will likely resonate with you.

No Boy Summer

After a year marred by bad relationships, sisters Lydia and Penny decide to spend a boy-free summer with their Aunt in Los Angeles, but Lydia might need to bend the rules when she starts falling for Fran, the first girl who reciprocates Lydia's feelings.

Lydia and her younger sister Penny make a pact to avoid boy drama for the summer—but Lydia can’t help looking for a loophole when she falls for a cute girl

Description

Lydia Jones and her younger sister Penny have had it with boy drama. Last year was marred by relationship disasters for both of them, threatening Lydia’s standing with her school’s theatre tech club and Penny’s perfect GPA.

Penny has, naturally, diagnosed the problem and prescribed a drastic solution: a summer off from boys.

Embark on this journey in No Boy Summer by Amy Spalding, where sisters set out for a drama-free summer, challenging themselves to focus on anything but relationships. Will they manage to keep their pact, or will the unexpected allure of summer sway their determination?

Dive into this engaging and relatable story filled with humour, heart, and the complexities of sisterhood. Explore how a summer without boys might just be the best summer yet.

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No Boy Summer by Amy Spalding is praised for its buoyant and genuinely funny narrative. It's described as a love letter to summer experiences, friendships, and Los Angeles. The book offers a warm, witty, and heartfelt depiction of self-discovery and empowerment, with a focus on breaking away from defining oneself solely through romantic relationships. Readers appreciate its thoughtful, funny tone, the validation of the bisexual experience, and the exploration of sisterly bonds, making it a recommended addition to Young Adult collections.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419757525

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

Collections

Amy Spalding Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Amy Spalding is the author of several novels for teens, including Kissing Ted Callahan (and Other Guys), The Summer of Jordi Perez (and the Best Burger in Los Angeles), and We Used to Be Friends, which Becky Albertalli called “complex, earnest, and unflinching.” She lives in Los Angeles.

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