Wrong Way Summer

Name: Wrong Way Summer
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419736933
Price: 35.0 NZD
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By Heidi Lang

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Summary

Wrong Way Summer by Heidi Lang follows the adventure of a girl named Claire who embarks on a cross-country trip with her family in an old VW bus. During the journey, Claire uncovers mysterious clues that lead her to question what's important and discovers the true meaning of adventure and family. This heart-warming tale blends exploration, mystery, and the challenges of change in a delightful narrative for young readers.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by adventures and the idea of hitting the road for a summer unlike any other. It's perfect for young readers who appreciate a mix of mystery, family dynamics, and the excitement of discovering unexpected twists and turns in life.

Wrong Way Summer

Twelve-year-old Claire, already fed up with her father's fantastical stories, is outraged when he sells their house and moves her and her little brother into a converted van for an adventure.

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A moving summer road-trip story for fans of Crenshaw and The Someday Birds Claire used to love her dad's fantastical stories, especially tales about her absent mom-who could be off with the circus or stolen by the troll king, depending on the day. But now that she's 12, Claire thinks she's old enough to know the truth. When her dad sells the house and moves her and her brother into a converted van, she's tired of the tall tales and refuses to pretend it's all some grand adventure, despite how enthusiastically her little brother embraces this newest fantasy. Claire is faced with a choice: Will she play along with the stories her dad is spinning for her little brother, or will she force her family to face reality once and for all? Equal parts heartwarming and heartbreaking, Wrong Way Summer is a road-trip journey and coming-of-age story about one girl's struggle to understand when a lie is really a lie and when it's something more: hope.

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Wrong Way Summer by Heidi Lang receives praise for its subtle and optimistic approach to a classic road trip story, avoiding clichés while still working within familiar themes. Reviews highlight its sweet exploration of family dynamics, truth, friendship, and first crushes, and commend its engaging storytelling and meaningful insights into what constitutes home and the power of personal narratives.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419736933

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 April 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 147.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 288

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Heidi Lang Young Adult

About the Author

Heidi Lang is the author of Rules of the Ruff and the coauthor of A Dash of Dragon and A Hint of Hydra. She lives in Richland, Washington, when she is not living in a converted van.

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