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What Happened to Goodbye Hardcover - 2011 - 1st Edition

by Sarah Dessen

Who is the real McLean?

Since her parents' bitter divorce, McLean and her dad, a restaurant consultant, have been on the move-four towns in two years. Estranged from her mother and her mother's new family, McLean has followed her dad in leaving the unhappy past behind. And each new place gives her a chance to try out a new persona: from cheerleader to drama diva. But now, for the first time, McLean discovers a desire to stay in one place and just be herself, whoever that is. Perhaps Dave, the guy next door, can help her find out.

Combing Sarah Dessen's trademark graceful writing, great characters, and compelling storytelling, What Happened to Goodbye is irresistible reading.


Summary

Since her parents' bitter divorce, Mclean and her dad, a restaurant consultant, have been on the move - four towns in two years. Estranged from her mother and her mother's new family, Mclean has followed her dad in leaving the unhappy past behind. And each new place gives her a chance to try out a new persona: from cheerleader to drama diva. But now, for the first time, Mclean discovers a desire to stay in one place and just be herself - whoever that is. Perhaps her neighbor Dave, an academic superstar trying to be just a regular guy, can help her find out. Combining Sarah Dessen's trademark graceful writing, great characters, and compelling storytelling, What Happened to Goodbye is irresistible reading.

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  • Title What Happened to Goodbye
  • Author Sarah Dessen
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Pages 402
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Viking, East Rutherford, NJ, U.S.A.
  • Date 2011-05-10
  • ISBN 9780670012947 / 0670012947
  • Weight 1.15 lbs (0.52 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.3 x 5.9 x 1.5 in (21.08 x 14.99 x 3.81 cm)
  • Ages 12 to UP years
  • Grade levels 7 - UP
  • Reading level 760
  • Library of Congress subjects Identity, Schools
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2010041041
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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"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."

About the author

Sarah Dessen is one of the most popular writers for young adults. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, which have received numerous awards and rave reviews, and have sold more than nine million copies. She lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with her husband, Jay, and their daughter, Sasha Clementine. Visit her online at www.sarahdessen.com.
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