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The first of a four-volume series, the story tells of four friends who share a pair of “magical” jeans over the course of a summer. When the girls go to visit distant relatives, work a summer job, or attend a summer soccer camp, the jeans are there to play witness. Each of the books in the series spans a single summer, but a new reader really does need to start with the original volume.

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

Ann Brashares

Age Level:

Middle Grade, YA

Genre:

Fiction, Romance

Published:

2001

The Summer I Turned Pretty

Jenny Han

Age Level:

YA

Genre:

Romance

Published:

2009

After watching her father unexpectedly die, 17-year-old Macy is beside herself with grief. To cope with her feelings, Macy turns to things she can control: getting perfect grades at school, doing the “right” things, and dating the smart and driven Jason. Even after Jason leaves for the summer and Macy takes over his job at the library, Macy keeps up with her controlled lifestyle — that is, until she meets Delia, the pregnant owner of Wish Catering. When Macy takes the leap and begins working for Delia, she discovers a world where life is wonderfully unpredictable, especially after she meets the mysterious and handsome Wes. Soon she has to decide whether to play it safe and stay with Jason, or allow herself to fall in love with someone she can’t control.

The Truth about Forever

Sarah Dessen

Age Level:

YA

Genre:

Romance

The Unwritten Rule

Elizabeth Scott

Age Level:

YA

Genre:

Romance

For best friends Marissa and Sterling, their sophomore year of high school has a lot in store for them, especially in the relationship department. Marissa is thrilled when Derek, the cutest boy in school, finally notices her. Throughout her ups and downs with Derek and her parent’s split, Marissa’s next door neighbor, Nash gives Marissa support and love. Will Marissa be able to see Derek for who he really is and give Nash a chance?

Waiting for You

Susane Colasanti

Age Level:

YA

Genre:

Romance

If You Come Softly

Jacqueline Woodson

Age Level:

Middle Grade

Genre:

Fiction, Romance

Published:

1998

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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

The Summer I Turned Pretty

The Truth about Forever

The Unwritten Rule

Waiting for You

If You Come Softly

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