Just a Summer Romance [Paperback]

Ann M. Martin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1994

Melanie finds herself unable to forget her summer romance with Justin on Fire Island, especially when she realizes that Justin is a hot new teenage idol. Reissue.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 6-8 Spending the summer with her family on Fire Island, 14-year-old Melanie Braderman meets Justin Hart, the boy of her dreams. Justin is Melanie's first boyfriend, and while he seems to enjoy their days together, he is insistent that theirs can only be a ``summer romance,'' and the two part in September. Melanie tries to forget Justin, and even begins dating someone else, when Justin appears on the cover of People magazine as the star of a new TV show. Melanie is determined to get in touch with Justin and learn just what their summer together meant to him. This is an entertaining, fast-paced, enjoyable story. The characters, particularly Melanie's family, are interesting and believable, and Melanie herself comes across as a typical teenage girlvery nice and likable. Sure to be popular. Elizabeth Mellett, Brookline Public Library, Mass.
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Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Point (June 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590439995
• ISBN-13: 978-0590439992
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,187,129 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Ann M. Martin is the bestselling author of the momentous series The Baby-sitters Club, as well as the Main Street series. Her other acclaimed novels include "A Dog's Life," "Belle Teal," "Here Today," and the Newbery Honor Book "A Corner of the Universe." She lives in upstate New York. For more information, visit www.scholastic.com/bsc.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book, March 16, 2003

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Brooke (Woodbine, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Just a Summer Romance (Library Binding)

I still remember when I read this book in junior high school, and I'm getting ready to graduate this May from college, yet it still puts a smile on my face when I think about the book. It was one of those stories that you think could never happen to you, but it can, and it did happen to Melanie. I really enjoyed it, I suggest it to anyone looking for a lighthearted, good read. And for a little bit of a sequel, read "Eleven Kids, One Summer," which features Melanie, Justin and their families once again. But first, read "10 Kids No Pets."

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST BOOK I READ SO FAR, June 7, 2001

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AMBAR (MANAHTTAN NY, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Just a Summer Romance (Paperback)

I first read this book when i was in Junior High school in the 7th grade. I hated books, but one time i had to do a report in order to pass my class. The teacher gave us a few books and we had to pick one of them. I picked Just A Summer Romance because it looked intresting. I started to read the book, and from the first page i read i liked it. I liked it because it reflected my live. I loved that book so much that i read it in three days, i always read the book during math, spanish, social studies and english class, i use to wake up at three in the morning to read the book because i was wondering what would happen next. Now i'm a senior in High School and i still haven't forgotten about that love story.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So Good, So Good, February 16, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Just a Summer Romance (Paperback)

This book was awesome. I never thought that Justin was a tv star. I was just as suprised as Melanie when I read the part about him being a star. It has all the things I'm looking for in a book. It has romance, twists, and it keeps you wanting to know more about their new found romance. I just wished it would have gave you a better picture of how their relationship worked out in the future. It needs a sequal.