Those Summer Girls I Never Met (Horizons) [Import] [Paperback]

Richard Peck (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Pan Childrens (July 13, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0330310488
• ISBN-13: 978-0330310482
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

More About the Author

Richard Peck has written over twenty novels, and in the process has become one of America's most highly respected writers for young adults. A versatile writer, he is beloved by middle graders as well as young adults for his mysteries and coming-of-age novels. He now lives in New York City. In addition to writing, he spends a great deal of time traveling around the country attending speaking engagements at conferences, schools and libraries...Mr. Peck has won a number of major awards for the body of his work, including the Margaret A. Edwards Award from School Library Journal, the National Council of Teachers of English/ALAN Award, and the 1991 Medallion from the University of Southern Mississippi. Virtually every publication and association in the field of children s literature has recommended his books, including Mystery Writers of America which twice gave him their Edgar Allan Poe Award. Dial Books for Young Readers is honored to welcome Richard Peck to its list with Lost in Cyberspace and its sequel The Great Interactive Dream Machine...

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars Those summer girls I never met 2v2, April 23, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Those Summer Girls I Never Met (Mass Market Paperback)

I liked this book becaue it was about this boy who had'nt met his grandma before. she invites him and his sister to come on cruise with her. They don't want to go but there mom makes them go. when they stay with they are glad that they went.

The worst part of the book was the begining it really was'nt attractive. I had to push my self past the begining then after that it was ok. The begining is boring then it gets tender as you read past it.

I liked the charectars alot Iliked how they acted and it seemed like something me and my sisters would do. I did'nt like the authors form of writing it was boring but I loved his description of the charcters. When a beautiful woman would come up and talk to the boy the author made it seem like she was an angel. I liked the conflict the sister did'nt wan't her grand ma to come ito her life because she was never there for 13 years of her life but her mom made her go that reminds me of my mom,.

4.0 out of 5 stars Unexpected delights, July 13, 2001

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This review is from: Those Summer Girls I Never Met (Mass Market Paperback)

I'm not sure if the reviews give this book justice. I mean, I read the back, and I'm like, this sounds dumb, another teen pity problem. But I was pleasantly surprised when I read this how absolutely adorable this book is! The Mr. Peck writes in first person for Drew, and boy, he is some clever and witty! I had to break and laugh out loud for a while every once in a while during the course of the book. The story mainly focuses on Drew and Steph and them discovering what an amazing and fun woman their grandma, Connie, is, and that sometimes the best things in life sneak up on you if you don't watch them. This book was fun, though I was kinda sad by the end, but overall it was a feel good read. Definately sweeps you away to the cruise ship and the magic of travel.