Best Friends, Bikinis, and Other Summer Catastrophes

By Kristi Wientge

A summer of change threatens a friendship as a new crush disrupts plans.

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256 pages

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Twelve-year-old Alex faces a summer of upheaval when her best friend Will becomes infatuated with a new girl, Rebekah. Their annual tradition of building a treehouse is at risk as Will's attention shifts. Determined to salvage their friendship and summer, Alex juggles odd jobs and keeps a wary eye on Rebekah. Can she complete the treehouse and hold onto her best friend, or will this summer mark the end of their bond? Dive into a tale of friendship, change, and the challenges of growing up.

From the publisher

For fans of Barbara Dee and Shannon Hale, this poignant coming-of-age middle grade novel explores the ups and down of best friends, crushes, and backyard projects during a summer full of changes and possibilities. Alex has always known her best friend and next-door neighbor, Will, will be there for her. That’s just how it’s always been. Until a girl from the pool named Rebekah comes over to them and says hi. Suddenly, Will is changing his clothes, restyling his hair, and breaking all their summer plans and Alex is not happy about it. Every summer, she and Will come up with a new challenge. This year, it’s a treehouse. Now Alex is wrangling up summer jobs and keeping tabs on the new girl, hoping that in completing their treehouse, she can keep from losing her best friend and her summer from falling apart.

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