What Happened to Goodbye - Hardcover

Dessen, Sarah

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0670012947 ISBN 13: 9780670012947

Publisher: Viking Childrens Books, 2011

Synopsis

A New York Times bestseller
A new day. A new place. A new life.
In the past few years, Mclean has pretended to be so many different people that she hardly remembers who she really is anymore.
The adorable guy next door might be able to help her figure it out.
But is she ready for it?
"A cut above" --People
Also by Sarah Dessen:
Along for the Ride
Dreamland
Just Listen
Keeping the Moon
Lock and Key
The Moon and More
Someone Like You
That Summer
This Lullaby
The Truth About Forever

About this title

Review:

"Readers can count on Dessen; she's a pro at creating characters caught at a nexus of change, who have broken relationships and who need to make decisions."--Kirkus Reviews

"Dessen's fans will be happy to devour this latest offering."--SLJ

"Dessen once again offers a substantive, well-crafted exploration of a teen's life that will deeply satisfy her legions of fans."--Booklist

"Dessen's prose is clean and focused, the characters are developed and real, and the plot is believable. Mclean's journey through the healing process after her parents' divorce provides bibliotherapy for any teen dealing with family issues, and the secondary plot of tentative steps toward trust and friendship is beautiful. This is a must-have for any young adult collection."--VOYA

"Dessen s talent is creating just that comfortable space for young adults struggling with identity, relationships, and all that messy family stuff. Her quirky characters reach out to one another to forge genuine friendships and gentle first loves." The Horn Book
"Dessen s fans will be happy to devour this latest offering." SLJ
"Readers can count on Dessen; she's a pro at creating characters caught at a nexus of change, who have broken relationships and who need to make decisions." Kirkus Reviews
"Dessen once again offers a substantive, well-crafted exploration of a teen s life that will deeply satisfy her legions of fans." Booklist
"Dessen s prose is clean and focused, the characters are developed and real, and the plot is believable. Mclean s journey through the healing process after her parents divorce provides bibliotherapy for any teen dealing with family issues, and the secondary plot of tentative steps toward trust and friendship is beautiful. This is a must-have for any young adult collection." VOYA"

"Dessen's talent is creating just that comfortable space for young adults struggling with identity, relationships, and all that messy family stuff. Her quirky characters reach out to one another to forge genuine friendships and gentle first loves." -- The Horn Book
"Dessen's fans will be happy to devour this latest offering." -- SLJ
"Readers can count on Dessen; she's a pro at creating characters caught at a nexus of change, who have broken relationships and who need to make decisions." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Dessen once again offers a substantive, well-crafted exploration of a teen's life that will deeply satisfy her legions of fans." -- Booklist
"Dessen's prose is clean and focused, the characters are developed and real, and the plot is believable. Mclean's journey through the healing process after her parents' divorce provides bibliotherapy for any teen dealing with family issues, and the secondary plot of tentative steps toward trust and friendship is beautiful. This is a must-have for any young adult collection." -- VOYA

From the Back Cover:

Mclean never lets herself get too attached . . .

After the scandal of her mother's affair, Mclean and her dad chose life on the road. But since losing her family and home, Mclean has lost herself too; she's been Eliza, then Lizbet, then Beth - changing her name as often as she changes towns.

Until now. Her new neighbour, Dave, is like no one she's met before. It's as if she's always known him, and just like that, she becomes Mclean again. Is it finally time to stop reinventing? Or will Mclean turn her back on the new life she loves, without even saying goodbye . . .

Acclaim for Sarah Dessen
'A compelling story and beautifully written' - Time Out
'Unputdownable' - Mizz
'A poignant coming-of age story' - Big Issue

About this edition

• Publisher: Viking Childrens Books
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0670012947
• ISBN 13: 9780670012947
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 402