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Along for the Ride

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Auden has always felt out of place, hiding behind her studies since her parents' divorce. But a summer at her dad's beach house introduces her to a lively new world of parties, food fights, and fun. As she explores friendships and meets a mysterious boy with dark, brooding eyes, Auden begins to discover herself and the possibility of truly belonging.
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Fans of young adult contemporary fiction and coming-of-age stories will enjoy this heartfelt exploration of self-discovery and new beginnings.

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Since her parents' divorce Auden's shied away, studying lots and staying out of the party scene. But now Auden has realised there must be something more and, just like that, she changes everything. As she gets to know herself - and a secretive boy with dark, brooding eyes - can Auden begin to let go and finally feel like she truly belongs?

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Auden has always felt like the odd one out. Since her parents' divorce she's shied away, studying lots and staying out of the party scene. But now Auden has realised there must be something more and, just like that, she changes everything. Moving to her dad's house opens up a whole new world of beach parties, food fights - and simply having fun. As she gets to know herself - and a secretive boy with dark, brooding eyes - can Auden begin to let go and finally feel like she truly belongs?

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"Beautifully captures that sense of summer as a golden threshold between past regrets and future unknowns." โ€“ The Washington Post

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141327488

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 312g

Pages: 448

About the Author

Sarah Dessen is one of America's most successful writers of teenage fiction. Her books have won various awards, and her latest novel, Lock and Key, reached number 1 in The New York Times bestseller list. Sarah lives in the countryside in North Carolina with her husband, daughter, some lizards and two very spoilt dogs. Sarah's following in the UK is growing all the time and this novel follows the success of the acclaimed Just Listen, The Truth About Forever, Lock and Key and That Summer.

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