The Summertime Girls

The Summertime Girls
Author: Laura Hankin
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2015-08-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0425279634

When two lifelong friends reunite for one more summer in small-town Maine, they must bridge the gap caused by the dreams and secrets that tore them apart… Ally Morris and Beth Abbott were beyond inseparable. From the very first time they met, the girls knew they’d found a once-in-a-lifetime friendship. But sometimes, life can’t help but get in the way. As time goes by, disappointments and petty resentments begin to alter what they once thought was forever. Ally’s boho lifestyle leaves her drowning in confusion and cheap whisky, while a terrible secret threatens to shatter Beth’s carefully controlled world. By the time they need each other most, Ally and Beth are nearly strangers to each other. When a family crisis prompts Beth to contact Ally for help out of the blue, the girls reunite in Maine. But the distance between them is overwhelming. To save their friendship, Ally and Beth will have to confront painful moments in their past and redefine who they are—before their incredible connection fades away for good…

The Summertime Girls

The Summertime Girls
Author: Laura Hankin
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2015-08-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0698188276

When two lifelong friends reunite for one more summer in small-town Maine, they must bridge the gap caused by the dreams and secrets that tore them apart… Ally Morris and Beth Abbott were beyond inseparable. From the very first time they met, the girls knew they’d found a once-in-a-lifetime friendship. But sometimes, life can’t help but get in the way. As time goes by, disappointments and petty resentments begin to alter what they once thought was forever. Ally’s boho lifestyle leaves her drowning in confusion and cheap whisky, while a terrible secret threatens to shatter Beth’s carefully controlled world. By the time they need each other most, Ally and Beth are nearly strangers to each other. When a family crisis prompts Beth to contact Ally for help out of the blue, the girls reunite in Maine. But the distance between them is overwhelming. To save their friendship, Ally and Beth will have to confront painful moments in their past and redefine who they are—before their incredible connection fades away for good…

The Summer Girls

The Summer Girls
Author: Mary Alice Monroe
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2014-05-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1476758832

Originally published in hardcover in 2013 by Gallery Books. Reprinted in paperback 2014 with a readers group guide and an excerpt from the author's forthcoming novel: The Summer Wind, book two in the Lowcountry Summer trilogy.

Sonshine Girls

Sonshine Girls
Author: Rene Morris
Publisher: Summertime Books
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2008-12
Genre: Bullying
ISBN: 0980186129

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Sonshine Girls is a series created to inspire young girls to exercise their faith in God, while enjoying Christian story telling. The series is similar to The Baby-Sitters Club where you get to know the characters by how they react to the various challenges in their daily lives. Each character is unique, and loosely based on the author's own daughters and childhood friends, so each holds a special place in her heart. SYNOPSIS: A new girl, Kristin, comes to town, and a group of three friends quickly becomes four. Kristin is immediately confronted by the church bully, Greta, and has to learn how to deal with harassment in a Christian manner. But, there's a bigger secret lurking in this little town church. A secret between Ellie and Alma that has lasted over 50 years. What could it be? See how the girls, and adults, learn how to extend forgiveness and understanding to their friends as well as their enemies.

The Big Book of Hair Metal

The Big Book of Hair Metal
Author: Martin Popoff
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2014-08-15
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0760345465

"An oral history and timeline of the popular 1980s heavy metal subgenre, including its prehistory and decline, profusely illustrated with relevant photographs and memorabilia"--

Summer Sisters

Summer Sisters
Author: Judy Blume
Publisher: Delta
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2009-12-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0307575241

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY • “Summer Sisters is a book to return to again and again.”—Colleen Hoover “As warm as a summer breeze blowing through your hair, as nostalgic as James Taylor singing ‘How Sweet It Is.’ You remember. So does Judy Blume. How sweet it was.”—Chicago Tribune In the summer of 1977, Victoria Leonard’s world changes forever when Caitlin Somers chooses her as a friend. Dazzling, reckless Caitlin welcomes Vix into the heart of her sprawling, eccentric family, opening doors to a world of unimaginable privilege, sweeping her away to vacations on Martha’s Vineyard, an enchanting place where the two friends become “summer sisters.” Now, years later, Vix is working in New York City. Caitlin is getting married on the Vineyard. And the early magic of their long, complicated friendship has faded. But Caitlin begs Vix to come to her wedding, to be her maid of honor. And Vix knows that she will go—because she wants to understand what happened during that last shattering summer. And, after all these years, she needs to know why her best friend—her summer sister—still has the power to break her heart.

Summertime in the Big Woods

Summertime in the Big Woods
Author: Laura Ingalls Wilder
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 42
Release: 1996-05-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0060259345

Summer is here! The warm days of summer have arrived, and that means Laura gets to spend fun-filled days outdoors! The winter is finally over, and now it is summertime! Laura and Mary are busy all day helping Ma in the garden and playing outside. Renée Graef’s enchanting full-color illustrations, inspired by Garth Williams’ classic artwork, bring Laura and her family lovingly to life in this sixth title in the My First Little House book series, picture books adapted from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved storybooks.

Girls Vs. Guys: A Summertime Sweeties Novel

Girls Vs. Guys: A Summertime Sweeties Novel
Author: Lindsay Anderson
Publisher: Summertime Sweeties
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2019-03-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781798660591

"So, what do you guys think that we should do during afternoon free time today?" Giselle asked, taking a bite of her breakfast. "Swimming? Relaxing in the cabin?""Swimming sounds great to me." I replied. "After all, I am not one to miss out on a chance to get some sun and a tan.""Same here." Carmen and Tawny piped. Turning to Debbie, our awesome and amazing counselor, Carmen asked, "Does that sound like a good plan to you, Debbie?""We actually had something else in mind, if you guys are up to it." Shiloh said, before Debbie could respond. Looking up from our food, the ladies and I saw Shiloh, his counselor, and the ladies and my good friends approaching our table.

Summer and July

Summer and July
Author: Paul Mosier
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2020-06-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0062849387

From the critically acclaimed author of Train I Ride and Echo’s Sister comes a moving story of friendship between two girls looking for some happiness in a world that can be a little cruel. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead, Ali Standish, and Erin Entrada Kelly. Twelve-year-old Juillet is preparing for the worst summer ever. She and her mom are staying in the seaside neighborhood of Ocean Park, California, for a month, where her mom will be working at the local hospital and Juillet will be on her own, like always. Her dad is off in Europe with his new girlfriend, and her best friend, Fern . . . well, Juiller isn’t allowed to talk to Fern anymore. Fern took the blame for Juillet’s goth-girl clothes and “not-real” fears, like sharks and rip currents and the number three. Then Juillet meets Summer, a local surfer girl who knows the coolest people and places around town. With free-spirited and adventurous Summer, Juillet begins to come out of her shell and face the things weighing her down. But when Summer reveals her own painful secret, it’s Juillet’s turn to be the strong and supportive friend. Named one of Bank Street College of Education's Best Children’s Books of the Year!

Girls of Summer

Girls of Summer
Author: Barbara Bretton
Publisher: Penguin Group
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2003
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0425192695

Dr. Ellen Markowitz, recovering from a broken heart, learns the true meaning of love, family, and hope when her wayward sister Dierdre arrives, along with a broken-down car, a harp, and a huge dog named Stanley, in need of a place to stay during the summer while she searches for Mr. Right. Original.