Any Place But Here

Name: Any Place But Here
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781492677062
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By Sarah Van Name

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Summary

Any Place But Here by Sarah Van Name follows the journey of a teenage girl seeking escape from her life. She embarks on a road trip with her best friend, leading to self-discovery and the exploration of complex friendships and emotions. This young adult novel delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the struggle to find one's place in the world.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories about friendship, self-discovery, and personal growth. Set against a backdrop of change and uncertainty, it explores the intricacies of navigating young adulthood and the connections that shape us. If you appreciate narratives with emotional depth and relatable characters, this Young Adult story might capture your heart.

Seventeen-year-old June feels she is nothing without her best friend, Jess, but everything changes after she is expelled and must attend a Virginia boarding school where her grandmother teaches.

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Morgan Matson meets Sarah Dessen in this emotional story about toxic friendships, new family, unexpected romance, and finding the place you belong.

Fans of Morgan Matson and Sarah Dessen will fall in love with this contemporary coming of age story set at a picturesque Virginia boarding school.

That's what Jess was to me. I was the ground; she was the rain. I wasn't anything until she woke me up.

Seventeen-year-old June is completely wrapped up in her best friend Jess. The two are inseparable, and June feels so lucky that they found each other. Even if everyone else around her thinks Jess is a bad influence. Even if June is starting to question if she likes Jess as more than just a friend.

But after June is expelled from school at the end of her first semester of junior year, she's forced to move to Virginia, to live with her grandmother and attend an all-girls boarding school. She'll be miles away from her home, from her family, and from Jess.

June is miserable at first and counts down the days until she can come back home for the summer. But when she befriends two new girls and meets a boy named Sam, who she is instantly drawn to, life in Virginia starts to feel more real. Except Jess is always on her mind, and she can't deny her feelings anymore, even as Jess starts to pull away from her.

June can't let Jess go—but she needs to figure out how to move forward, and how to find the place she really belongs.

Perfect for readers who like:

Teen boarding school romance
LGBTQ books for teens
Realistic fiction books for teens 14-18

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Any Place But Here by Sarah Van Name is praised for its authentic depiction of complex teen emotions, exploring themes of identity and belonging. It is commended for its compassionate portrayal of the protagonist's journey in coming to terms with her sexuality. The book is noted as an introspective and emotional read, with readers appreciating its acceptance of diverse identities and the overall inclusivity of its characters.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781492677062

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Fire

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 345g

Pages: 336

Collections

Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Penguin Books Sarah Van Name Young Adult

About the Author

SARAH VAN NAME grew up in North Carolina and attended Duke University twice, once for a teenage creative writing camp and once as an undergraduate. She is also the author of The Goodbye Summer. She lives and works in Durham with her husband, Ben, and her dog, Toast.

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