September Girls - Softcover

Madison, Bennett

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0061255653 ISBN 13: 9780061255656

Publisher: Harperteen, 2014

Synopsis

September Girls is a stunning coming-of-age novel about first loves, oblivious parents, sibling rivalries--and mermaids. This imaginative and painfully honest book garnered five starred reviews, including one from ALA Booklist that proclaimed it "a rare and lovely novel, deserving of attention from discriminating readers."Whisked away by his father to an unusual beach town in the Outer Banks, Sam finds himself having the summer vacation most guys dream of. He's surrounded by beautiful blonde girls, and, better yet, they all seem inexplicably attracted to him. But there's definitely something strange about the Girls. They only wear flats because heels make their feet bleed. They never go swimming in the water. And they all want something from him.Sam falls for one of the Girls, DeeDee, and begins an unexpected summer romance. But as they get closer, she pulls away without explanation. Sam knows that if he is going to win her back, he'll have to learn the Girls' secret.Bennett Madison, critically acclaimed author of The Blonde of the Joke, brings a mix of lyrical writing, psychologically complex characters, and sardonic humor to this young adult novel. September Girls is perfect for fans of the irreverent wit of Ned Vizzini and the seductive magic of fairy tales retold.

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Review:

"Beneath the dreamy warmth and languor of beach days and summer romance, September Girls delivers an intricate story of identity and freedom, the ties and histories that thwart those things, and love. A truly original coming-of-age tale."--Sara Zarr, author of the National Book Award finalist Story of a Girl

"Highly original."--Entertainment Weekly

"A wry, sharp read. Spend the weekend unraveling its mystery, and you'll set the tone nicely for your own sexy summer."--MTV.com

"A darkly funny novel."--TeenVogue.com

"The depictions of young flirtation and sexual frustration are right on point and may be the truest imitations of it I've read yet."--BookPage

"An odd and beautiful and risky novel. From Madison, I wouldn't expect any other kind."--Locus

"Bennett Madison's splashy--pardon the pun--new novel September Girls is equal parts teenage drama and supernatural whimsy, and the combination is sweet, surprising and most certainly lingering."--Examiner.com

PRAISE FOR THE BLONDE OF THE JOKE: "Off-kilter humor, moody narration, and twisted psychology make this sardonic exploration of suburbia thrilling-like pocketing lip gloss and walking right out of the store."--School Library Journal

"This wickedly funny novel has it all--style, depth, bite, and a punch line you won't be able to forget."--Sarah Mlynowski, author of Ten Things We Did (and Probably Shouldn't Have)

"The Blonde of the Joke turns a dull suburban landscape into a mythical place, full of treasure, inner demons, and transformations. Bennett Madison is one of the best YA writers around and this is his sharpest book to date."--Maureen Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of The Name of the Star

From the Back Cover:

When Sam's dad whisks him off to the beach for the summer, it doesn't take him long to realize this sleepy vacation town isn't what it seems. Time slows down around here, cell phones don't work, and everywhere Sam looks, he sees strange, beautiful girls. Girls who are inexplicably drawn to him.

As Sam begins to unravel the mystery of The Girls and their beach, he's forced to question everything he thought he knew about love, growing up, and becoming a man.

Dark, funny, and provocative, September Girls is a truly original novel about the stories we tell ourselves and the stories we're told to believe.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harperteen
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0061255653
• ISBN 13: 9780061255656
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352