The Pick-Up

Name: The Pick-Up
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781492684169
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By Miranda Kenneally

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The Pick-Up by Miranda Kenneally is a Young Adult novel that follows the story of two teenagers who share an unexpected connection during a ride-share trip. As they navigate this chance encounter, they confront their individual life challenges, friendships, and the uncertainties of growing up, all while discovering what truly matters to them. This heartfelt story revolves around unexpected bonds, personal growth, and the pivotal moments that shape adolescence.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This engaging young adult novel offers a heartfelt exploration of unexpected connections during a road trip that transforms from mundane to unforgettable. You might enjoy this book if you relish stories about serendipitous encounters, the thrill of first love, and self-discovery along life's unpredictable paths. With its relatable themes and charming characters, it captures the essence of life's surprises and the impact of chance meetings.

The Pick-Up

Includes an excerpt from Chasing Jordan.

Description

Sometimes love finds you where you least expect it.

Meeting a gorgeous guy in a rideshare headed to Lollapalooza is not how Mari expected her Chicago summer to start. She doesn't believe in dating... but TJ may just change her mind. Can an electric, weekend romance turn into more than just a summer fling?

When Mari hails a Ryde to a music festival, the last thing she expects is for the car to pick up a gorgeous guy along the way. Mari doesn't believe in dating—it can only end with a broken heart. Besides, she's only staying at her dad's house in Chicago for the weekend. How close can you get to a guy in three days?

TJ wants to study art in college, but his family's expectations cast a long shadow over his dreams. When he meets Mari in the back of a rideshare, he feels alive for the first time in a long time.

Mari and TJ enter the festival together and share an electric moment but get separated in a crowd with seemingly no way to find each other. When fate reunites them (with a little help from a viral hashtag), they'll have to decide—was it love at first sight, or the start of nothing more than a weekend fling?

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Miranda Kenneally's The Pick-Up is praised for its edgy and exciting narrative, grounded in respect, making it a satisfying summer read. The book explores themes of coming-of-age, falling in love, and staying true to oneself, with a modern take on the meet-cute trope. Critics highlight the vibrant portrayal of Chicago and recommend it for teens interested in relationship stories, noting the immediate chemistry between the characters Mari and T.J. during their adventurous weekend.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781492684169

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 October 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Fire

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 291g

Pages: 304

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Miranda Kenneally Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Growing up in Tennessee, MIRANDA KENNEALLY dreamed of becoming an Atlanta Brave, a country singer (cliche!), or a UN interpreter. Instead she writes and works for the State Department in Washington, D.C., where George W. Bush once used her shoulder as an armrest. Miranda loves Twitter, Star Trek and her husband. Visit mirandakenneally.com

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