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For a moment it's as if they've never been apart. They're still Vixen and Cassandra, summer sisters forever. The rest is a mistake, a crazy joke.
Vix Leonard is twelve when she meets dazzling, reckless Caitlin Somers. Invited to spend holidays on Martha's Vineyard with Caitlin and her eccentric, mysterious family, Vix is welcomed into a life totally unlike her own.
As days of bold adventure give way to nights of shy discovery, she and Caitlin come together in the complications of growing up; the refuge of belonging; the pact to Never Be Ordinary... Until one devastating summer when a local boy changes everything.
Years later, life has driven them apart, but the bruise of their friendship remains. When Caitlin begs Vix to return to the Vineyard for her wedding, Vix knows she will go. She wants to understand what happened that last shattering summer β and why her best friend still has the power to break her heart.
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Summer Sisters by Judy Blume is widely praised for its insightful and thought-provoking exploration of female friendships. Reviewers highlight how it captures the evolution of relationships over time, resonating with those familiar with Blume's earlier works. The book is described as engrossing and a perfect read for summer, providing a deep understanding of how childhood friendships can transform over the years.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780751542738
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 16 April 2009
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Sphere
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 124.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 260g
Pages: 384
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About the Author
Judy Blume is the author of 23 bestselling novels. She lives on islands up and down the east coast with her husband, and spends summers on Martha's Vineyard with her family.
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