Along for the Ride

Along for the Ride

by SarahDessen (Author)

Synopsis

"Along for the Ride" is a captivating young adult novel from "New York Times" Number One bestseller Sarah Dessen, about learning to let go and enjoy life. 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's realized there must be something more and, just like that, she changes everything. Moving to her dad's house opens up a whole new whole 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? Acclaim for Sarah Dessen: "Unputdownable". ("MIZZ"). "A poignant coming-of-age story". ("Big Issue"). "A compelling story and beautifully written". ("Time Out"). Sarah Dessen is the author of six stunning teen novels: "Just Listen", "The Truth about Forever", "Lock and Key", "That Summer" and "What Happened to Goodbye". She lives in the countryside in North Carolina with her daughter, husband, some lizards and two very spoilt dogs - read her once and fall in love.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 448
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 04 Feb 2010

ISBN 10: 0141327480
ISBN 13: 9780141327488
Children’s book age: 12+ Years

Media Reviews
Beautifully captures that sense of summer as a golden threshold between past regrets and future unknowns. - The Washington Post

Author Bio
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.