Forever This Summer

Name: Forever This Summer
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780316103213
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Leslie C. Youngblood

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Forever This Summer by Leslie C. Youngblood follows the story of Georgie, a young girl spending her summer in Bogalusa, Louisiana. She navigates the complexities of friendship and family while facing changes in her small-town life. The story beautifully captures themes of self-discovery and resilience, offering a heartfelt exploration of community bonds and personal growth.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartwarming stories about family and friendship. It's perfect for young readers who delight in tales featuring strong young girls navigating life's challenges and adventures. Set during a transformative summer, this story offers a blend of emotion, humour, and valuable life lessons.

The second book from critically acclaimed author Leslie C. Youngblood, about family, identity, and learning to stand up for what's right -- now in paperback!

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Georgie has no idea what to expect when she, Mama, and Peaches are plopped down in the middle of small town USA, aka Bogalusa, Louisiana, where Mama grew up and Great Aunt Vie needs constant care.

Georgie wants to help out at the once famous family diner that served celebrities like the Jackson 5 and the Supremes, but everyone is too busy to show her the ropes, and Mama is treating her like a baby, not letting her leave her sight. When she finally gets permission to leave on her own, Georgie makes friends with Markie, a foster kid who'd been under Aunt Elvie's care, who has a limb difference and a huge attitude.

Then Markie asks Georgie to help her find her mom, and suddenly summer has a real purpose. But as Georgie and Markie's histories begin to entwine, Georgie becomes more desperate to find the truth. Words spoken cannot be taken back, and once Georgie knows the truth, she may even find a way to right past wrongs and help Aunt Vie and Markie out after all.

Forever This Summer is a heartfelt story of friendship, family, and finding one's purpose.

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?

Forever This Summer by Leslie C. Youngblood has been praised as a joyous and heart-warming novel, shining a light on family bonds, friendship, and the importance of community. With themes of empathy and love, this story follows three talented girls who overcome challenges and inspire those around them. The book is recognised for its engaging narrative and its poignant exploration of themes like equity, race, and family legacy.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316103213

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 336

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Leslie C. Youngblood Young Adult

About the Author

Leslie C. Youngblood received an MFA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. A former assistant professor of creative writing at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, she has lectured at Mississippi State University, UNC-Greensboro, and the University of Ghana at Legon. She's been awarded a host of writing honors, including a 2014 Yaddo's Elizabeth Ames Residency, the Lorian Hemingway Short Story Prize, a Hurston Wright Fellowship, and the Room of Her Own Foundation's 2009 Orlando Short Story Prize. In 2010 she won the Go On Girl! Book Club Aspiring Writer Award. Born in Bogalusa, Louisiana, and raised in Rochester, she's fortunate to have a family of natural storytellers and a circle of supportive family and friends. Love Like Sky was her first novel.