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On the outside, Macy Queen is cool and calm. On the inside, she's breaking.

About the Author

Sarah Dessen is one of America's most successful writers of teenage fiction. Her books have won various awards, many of them spending several weeks on The New York Times bestseller list. Sarah lives in the countryside in North Carolina with her husband, some lizards and two very spoilt dogs. This is her second novel for Puffin, following the brilliant Just Listen.

Reviews

A compelling story and beautifully written. Give this to a teenage girl and don't expect to see her until the last page has turned -- (on Just Listen) Time Out A poignant coming-of-age story ... this is perceptive and powerful storytelling -- (on Just Listen) Big Issue Dessen gracefully balances comedy with tragedy, and introduces a complex heroine worth getting to know -- (on The Truth About Forever) Publishers Weekly Sarah! I love all of your books, you've inspired me so much MySpace user I don't know how to explain how amazing your books are MySpace user

A compelling story and beautifully written. Give this to a teenage girl and don't expect to see her until the last page has turned -- (on Just Listen) Time Out A poignant coming-of-age story ... this is perceptive and powerful storytelling -- (on Just Listen) Big Issue Dessen gracefully balances comedy with tragedy, and introduces a complex heroine worth getting to know -- (on The Truth About Forever) Publishers Weekly Sarah! I love all of your books, you've inspired me so much MySpace user I don't know how to explain how amazing your books are MySpace user

When her boyfriend goes away for the summer, Macy, still grieving for her recently deceased father, must make it on her own. "Dessen gracefully balances comedy with tragedy and introduces a complex heroine worth getting to know," according to PW. Ages 12-up. (Apr.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.