Book Overview
Julie Garwood's tales always sparkle with the magic that comes from falling in love. Now her talent shines brighter than ever in an unforgettable tale about young love meant especially for younger readers. Summer never meant to lie. She just wanted to keep the most perfect guy she ever met interested in her. She had been surprised when David began hanging out with her every day...and dizzy with happiness when he kissed her. David seemed to like her unconventional Irish family, even her eccentric Grandpa. Everything was going great -- until Ann entered the picture. She collected boys like trophies. How could Summer compete with someone like that? Before she knew it, Summer was boasting to David about her passion for long-distance running. She never dreamed he'd enter them in a six-mile race. Summer dreaded the moment when he would discover the truth: she couldn't run six blocks. And the flirtatious Ann was already working on David. Then Summer's Grandpa came up with a plan that was just crazy enough to save the day....
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:059033770X
ISBN13:9780590337700
Release Date:January 1986
Publisher:Scholastic
Length:169 Pages
Weight:0.30 lbs.
Age Range:12 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 7 and higher
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
#1 on my favorite books list
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Get this book and READ IT!! A girl named summer is a great book to read. For me it helps me know what could happen in life when i grow up to be a teenager. It shows that you can lie to someone because you are in love with them also people can flirt ( like Ann Logan) and take someone that you love. I thought that it was very disapointing when Summer had seen David doing something which made her cry ( you'll see what I mean IF you read the story). It is a very good story. This is why I gave it 5 stars *****.
Another Classic
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I have read alot of Julie Garwood's adult romance novels but while shoping at a book fair I came across "A Girl Named Summer." It's plot was something any girl Summers age could have gone through. Thats what I liked about it, Julie made it seem real enough that you weren't left thinking "This could never happen!" Julie used great characters, making them funny, and serious but care free all at the same time. I recomened reading "A Girl Named Summer" ASAP because it's right up there with Julie Garwoods other great novels.
A Girl Named Summer
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I thought the book A girl named Summer was very good book. It is about a girl who meets a boy over her summer vacation and tells him a lie not thinking ahead that they might have a future together,she tells the lie so he will be intrested in her. THey end up dating and the lie really effects there relationship. How will she get out of they sticky situtation? I thought the book was good because it is very intresting and it makes me want to read more even though im not a big reader.
A Nice Change From Julie's Norm
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I am absolutley obsessed with Julie Garwood's books, and it did not phase he at all tht this book was aimed toward younger readers. Infact, it just displayed Ms. Garwood's talent for writing. She really knows how to write any knid of book, and I am not at all dissapointed with this offering. It was actually nice for me to read a book that was directed at my own age. My mom was telling me "Finally, a book for your own age!" (I'm only thirteen). There are many reasons why I loved this book. 1) I really identified with Summer. She is really a normal teen, and it is nice to read about people like yourself. Unlike Julie's historical characters, you know what Summer is going through because you have experienced it firsthand in your own time. 2) She really explained the joys of running well. I myself am a runner, and she really depicted it well. 3) I was glued to my seat from the first page on. Like I have said before, I knew what the characters were going through.So, if you are a dedicated Garwood fan, or a young adult, this is a great, quick read.
If you read this, you would like this.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Everytime I stopped, I was left with a cliff-hanger. It was humorous, and it would make you want to cry.
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