Synopses & Reviews
"Ruby, where is your mother?"
Ruby knows that the game is up. For the past few months, she's been on her own in the yellow house, managing somehow, knowing that her mother will probably never return.
That's how she comes to live with Cora, the sister she hasn't seen in ten years, and Cora's husband Jamie, whose down-to-earth demeanor makes it hard for Ruby to believe he founded the most popular networking Web site around. A luxurious house, fancy private school, a new wardrobe, the promise of college and a future — it's a dream come true. So why is Ruby such a reluctant Cinderella, wary and defensive? And why is Nate, the genial boy next door with some secrets of his own, unable to accept the help that Ruby is just learning to give?
Best-selling author Sarah Dessen explores the heart of a gutsy, complex girl dealing with unforeseen circumstances and learning to trust again.
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"As always, Dessen's characters live and breathe... sharp, clever, and honest." — School Library Journal
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"Dessen's tone...is invitingly non-threatening and will reward patient readers." — Kirkus Reviews
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"Despite the uneven narrative, Dessen's writing can be beautiful, and her story is involving." — Booklist
Synopsis
A New York Times bestseller
Unlock your heart and the rest will follow.
Ruby is used to taking care of herself.
But now that she's living with her sister, she's got her own room, she's going to a good school, and her future looks bright.
Plus there's the adorable boy next door.
Can Ruby learn to open her heart and let him in?
"All the Dessen trademarks here" --Publishers Weekly, starred review
Also by Sarah Dessen:
Along for the Ride
Dreamland
Just Listen
Keeping the Moon
The Moon and More
Someone Like You
That Summer
This Lullaby
The Truth About Forever
What Happened to Goodbye
Synopsis
From the award-winning and New York Times bestseller Once and for All Unlock your heart and the rest will follow.
Ruby is used to taking care of herself.
But now that she's living with her sister, she's got her own room, she's going to a good school, and her future looks bright.
Plus there's the adorable boy next door.
Can Ruby learn to open her heart and let him in?
"All the Dessen trademarks here" --Publishers Weekly, starred review
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 Summer
Someone Like You
Keeping the Moon
Dreamland
This Lullaby
The Truth About Forever
Just Listen
Lock and Key
Along for the Ride
What Happened to Goodbye
The Moon and More
Saint Anything
Once and for All
Synopsis
The "New York Times" bestselling author of Just Listen explores the heart of a gutsy, complex girl dealing with unforeseen circumstances and learning to trust again.
Synopsis
Ruby is used to taking care of herself. But now she's living in a fancy new house with her sister Coraa sister she hasn't seen in ten yearsand her husband Jamiecreator of one of the most popular online networking sites. She's attending private school, wearing new clothes, and for the first time, feels the promise of a future that include college and her family. So why is she so wary? And what is Natethe adorable and good-hearted boy next doorhiding behind his genial nature? As Ruby starts to see, there's a big difference between being given help, and being able to accept it. And sometimes, in order to save yourself, you've got to reach out to someone else.
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A romantic and empowering book about bullying
Noelle's life is all about survival. Even her best friend doesn't know how much she gets bullied, or the ways her mom neglects her. Noelle's kept so much about her life a secret for so long that when her longtime crush Julian Porter starts paying attention to her, she's terrified. Surely it's safer to stay hidden than to risk the pain of a broken heart. But when the antagonism of her classmates takes a dramatic turn, Noelle realizes it's time to stand up for herself--and for the love that keeps her holding on.
Synopsis
A New York Times bestseller Unlock your heart and the rest will follow.
Ruby is used to taking care of herself.
But now that shes living with her sister, shes got her own room, shes going to a good school, and her future looks bright.
Plus theres the adorable boy next door.
Can Ruby learn to open her heart and let him in?
All the Dessen trademarks here” Publishers Weekly, starred review
Also by Sarah Dessen:
Along for the Ride
Dreamland
Just Listen
Keeping the Moon
The Moon and More
Someone Like You
That Summer
This Lullaby
The Truth About Forever
What Happened to Goodbye
About the Author
Sarah Dessen is the author of seven previous novels for young adults, including the New York Times bestseller Just Listen. She lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.