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Summer of No Regrets

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Summer of No Regrets by Kate Mallinder is a compelling young adult novel following four friends, Hetal, Cam, Sasha, and Nell, as they embark on separate adventures over the summer holidays while grappling with their truths and secrets. Each teen faces personal challenges and experiences growth, ultimately discovering the importance of friendship and acceptance. This heartfelt story beautifully explores the journey of self-discovery and the bonds that hold them together.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories about friendship, personal growth, and adventure, particularly those that explore the transition from youth to adulthood. With a focus on summer adventures and the goal of living without regrets, it captures the essence of taking risks and the power of close relationships during a pivotal time in life.

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Summer of No Regrets

After their exams, four sixteen-year-old best friends pledge to live a summer regret-free, doing what they want to do, however much it scares them. But as all these choices become difficult, even dangerous, they need to turn to each other for the strength to face the future.

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After their exams, four sixteen-year-old best friends pledge to live a summer regret-free, doing what they want to do, however much it scares them:

Sasha agrees to spend the holiday with her father in Geneva, having not seen him for six years, but is not expecting his new girlfriend, or the young man in the café. Shy Hetal decides to go to science camp, and finds a new competitive spirit. Nell gets a summer job, but after her accident, her mother is scared to let her out of the house – so to do what she wants, she will have to lie to her parents. Cam goes to look for her birth father, scared of the future when she can no longer stay with her foster family. What will she find?

As all these choices become difficult, even dangerous, they will need to turn to each other for the strength to face the future.

In Summer of No Regrets, the four friends navigate their personal challenges, promising each other a summer of bold adventures, creating a bond that will sustain them through adversity. But as all these choices become difficult, even dangerous, they need to turn to each other for the strength to face the future.

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Summer of No Regrets by Kate Mallinder is an engaging young adult novel that follows the intertwined stories of four friends embarking on a summer adventure. Reviewers praise its themes of friendship, growth, and self-discovery, highlighting the relatable characters and the heartwarming journey they undergo. The book appeals to readers who enjoy a blend of humour, heart, and personal challenges, making it a feel-good read for the young adult audience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781910080948

Publisher: Firefly Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Firefly Press Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 248

About the Author

Kate Mallinder lives with her family near Ashby-de-la-Zouch in Leicestershire. She grew up in Solihull and lived for a while in West Yorkshire. She is fascinated by what makes people tick and writing is her way of exploring that. Not long after writing Summer of No Regrets an illness delayed Kate’s plans for a sequel, so she is thrilled that Summer Under the Stars, her third novel, is now being published.

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