{"title":"Sarah Van Name","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Sarah Van Name, a talented author known for her gripping Young Adult novels. Her works beautifully capture the essence of teenage life, weaving together themes of friendship, identity, and personal growth with a nuanced and relatable touch. If you're a fan of contemporary tales that delve into the complexities of young adulthood, Sarah Van Name's novels are a must-read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her noteworthy creations, \u003cem\u003eAny Place But Here\u003c\/em\u003e invites readers on a journey of self-discovery and adventure as teenagers grapple with the prospect of leaving their hometown and finding themselves. Meanwhile, \u003cem\u003eThese Bodies Between Us\u003c\/em\u003e explores the intricate bonds of family and friendship, set against the backdrop of the delicate transition from adolescence to adulthood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough authentic characters and compelling storylines, Van Name's books offer an insightful lens into the real challenges faced by today's youth. Whether you're a young adult yourself or simply in search of a poignant story, you'll find her novels both engaging and thought-provoking. Immerse yourself in Sarah Van Name's collection and enjoy tales that resonate with the heart and mind.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"any-place-but-here-by-sarah-van-name-9781492677062","title":"Any Place But Here","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMorgan Matson\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eSarah Dessen\u003c\/em\u003e in this emotional story about toxic friendships, new family, unexpected romance, and finding the place you belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of Morgan Matson and Sarah Dessen will fall in love with this contemporary coming of age story set at a picturesque Virginia boarding school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what Jess was to me. I was the ground; she was the rain. I wasn't anything until she woke me up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeventeen-year-old June is completely wrapped up in her best friend Jess. 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Four girls skating home, both sides of the road, fearless. Four girls at the mouth of an infinite ocean, sugared and salted with sand and seawater, the tide licking their sunburned feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis summer, they're going to disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor seventeen-year-old Callie and her best friend Talia, every summer in their small North Carolina beach town is as familiar and steady as the tides. Their long-distance friend Cleo arrives from DC, and they spend their days lazing on the sand and their nights working at the local roller-skating rink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut this summer, Cleo has brought along Polly, an enigmatic girl who shakes up the dynamics of the group. And Cleo has a proposition, gleaned from private YouTube video tutorials and hidden message boards—they're going to learn how to make themselves invisible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCallie thinks it's a ridiculous, impossible idea. 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