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'Ruby, waar is je moeder?' Zodra een sociaal werkster die vraag stelt aan Ruby, weet ze dat het spel uit is. Ruby woont alleen in het gele huis en telt de dagen tot ze achttien wordt en ze eindelijk op zichzelf mag wonen. Het was totaal niet haar bedoeling om herenigd te worden met haar zus Cora, die tien jaar geleden het huis uit is gegaan. Ze ziet het dan ook totaal niet zitten om bij haar en haar man, een rijke ondernemer, te gaan wonen Haar leven verandert compleet: ze woont in een kast van een huis, gaat naar een privéschool, draagt nieuwe kleding en ook haar toekomst ziet er rooskleurig uit. Waarom is ze dan toch zo op haar hoede en durft ze niemand in vertrouwen te nemen? Ruby heeft haar oude leven achter zich gelaten, maar hoe past ze in deze nieuwe wereld? Alleen Nate, de vriendelijke buurjongen, schijnt te begrijpen hoe ze zich voelt, waarschijnlijk omdat hij zelf ook wel wat geheimen met zich meedraagt.

From the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Once and for All To find the truth you’ve got to be willing to hear it. When she’s modeling, Annabel is the picture of perfection. But her real life is far from perfect. Fortunately, she’s got Owen. He’s intense, music-obsessed, and dedicated to always telling the truth. And most of all, he’s determined to make Annabel happy. . . “This is young adult fiction at its best.” —School Library Journal 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

That's what Macy has to look forward to while her boyfriend, Jason, is away at Brain Camp. Days will be spent at a boring job in the library, evenings will be filled with vocabulary drills for the SATs, and spare time will be passed with her mother, the two of them sharing a silent grief at the traumatic loss of Macy's father.But sometimes, unexpected things can happen—things such as the catering job at Wish, with its fun-loving, chaotic crew. Or her sister's project of renovating the neglected beach house, awakening long-buried memories. Things such as meeting Wes, a boy with a past, a taste for Truth-telling, and an amazing artistic talent, the kind of boy who could turn any girl's world upside down. As Macy ventures out of her shell, she begins to question her sheltered life.

Soon to be a Netflix film! From the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Once and For All Nights have always been Auden’s time, her chance to escape everything that’s going on around her. Then she meets Eli, a fellow insomniac, and he becomes her nocturnal tour guide. Now, with an endless supply of summer nights between them, almost anything can happen. . . . “As with all Dessen’s books, [this] is a must-have” —VOYA, 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

Peyton, Sydney's charismatic older brother, has always been the star of the family, receiving the lion's share of their parents' attention and--lately--concern. When Peyton's increasingly reckless behavior culminates in an accident, a drunk driving conviction, and a jail sentence, Sydney is cast adrift, searching for her place in the family and the world. When everyone else is so worried about Peyton, is she the only one concerned about the victim of the accident? Enter the Chathams, a warm, chaotic family who run a pizza parlor, play bluegrass on weekends, and pitch in to care for their mother, who has multiple sclerosis. Here Sydney experiences unquestioning acceptance. And here she meets Mac, gentle, watchful, and protective, who makes Sydney feel seen, really seen, for the first time. The uber-popular Sarah Dessen explores her signature themes of family, self-discovery, and change in her twelfth novel, sure to delight her legions of fans.

From number one New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen comes a big- hearted novel about a girl who reconnects with a part of her family she hasn't seen since she was a little girl - and falls in love, all over the course of a magical summer.

Two bestselling Sarah Dessen novels in one package!It's easy to become jaded when things don't go your way. But sometimes the things you expect the least are the things you need the most. Sometimes a big, daunting change is what you need to move past what's been and embrace what's going to be. Whether that's saying goodbye to old friends or saying hello to new friends, found family, and loves, embracing change will help you forget your past. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen, here are two books about exploring emotions, forgiving those who have wronged you, and learning to be better than you ever thought you could be.

Annabel's 'best friend' Sophie is spreading rumours about her. Her family is slowly falling apart and it's turning into a long, lonely summer, full of secrets and silence. Will she ever find the courage to tell what really happened the night she and Sophie stopped being friends?

Raised by a mother who's had five husbands, eighteen-year-old Remy believs in short term, no commitment relationships until she meets Dexter, a rock band musician

This book is part of the "Pocket Money Puffin" series and is suitable for young adults.