Keeping the Moon
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 1999 · Est. 6 hour read

Keeping the Moon

By Sarah Dessen

A summer at the beach transforms Colie's life through unexpected friendships and love.

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228 pages· 56,063 words· Est. 6 hour read
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Colie anticipates a dull summer at the beach, but meeting Morgan and Isabel changes everything. As she discovers the true essence of friendship, Colie begins to unlock her potential and faces the thrilling possibility of first love. Will this summer be the turning point she never saw coming?

From the publisher

From the New York Times bestselling author of Once and for All Never underestimate the power of friendship. When Colie goes to spend the summer at the beach, she doesn’t expect much. But Colie didn’t count on meeting Morgan and Isabel. Through them, she learns what true friendship is all about, and finally starts to realize her potential. And that just might open the door to her first chance at love. . . . “A down-to-earth Cinderella story. . . captures that special feeling.” –The New York Post Sarah Dessen is the winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her contributions to YA literature, as well as the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. Books by Sarah Dessen: That SummerSomeone Like YouKeeping the MoonDreamlandThis LullabyThe Truth About Forever Just ListenLock and KeyAlong for the RideWhat Happened to GoodbyeThe Moon and MoreSaint AnythingOnce and for All

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Format
Paperback
Pages
228
Words
56,063
Reading age
12–99+
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
HL650L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about auntsBooks about self-esteemBooks about social themesBooks about girls and women
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.8
F&P level
~P
AR points
8
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
32707
Publication
Published
May 11, 2004
First published
September 1, 1999
Publisher
Speak
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142401767

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