That Summer

Children's Stepfamilies Books

Author: Sarah Dessen

There is an alternate cover edition for this ISBN13 here.The more things change…For fiteen-year-old Haven, there’s just too much going on. First, there’s her father’s wedding to Lorna Queen, the local television ‘Weather Pet.’ Then her sister Ashley’s wedding to boring Lewis Warsher, who doesn’t seem to suit Ashley at all. And Haven can’t ignore the fact that she’s nearl….Read More

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