Someone Like You

Someone Like You

by SarahDessen (Author)

Synopsis

Quiet Halley and popular Scarlett have been friends for years, balancing each other perfectly - until the summer of their 16th birthdays. Scarlett's boyfriend is killed in a motorbike accident, just before she discovers she is carrying his baby. Now, for the first time, Scarlett really needs Halley at the same time as Halley needs her. Halley is caught up in the spell of first love, and the pressure to lose her virginity...Each with their own problems, can this friendship survive the strain of support that both Halley and Scarlett expect from each other?

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 304
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 07 May 2009

ISBN 10: 0340997486
ISBN 13: 9780340997482
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
Book Overview: Best friends means forever, no matter what. Right? An engrossing summer read from a leading author in intelligent chick lit for teens.

Media Reviews
Without preaching or posturing, Dessen has written a powerful, polished story. * School Library Journal *
Sarah Dessen has a perfect ear for the details of a teenager's life. * Booklist *
Author Bio
Sarah Dessen is in her 30s. She gradualted from the University of North Carolina with highest honours in creative writing, and she now teaches there. She has written 8 books to date, published both by Viking in the US, Penguin UK and Hodder Children's Books. All her books have been chosen as ALA Best Books for Young Adults.