Best friends means forever, no matter what. Right? An engrossing summer read from a leading author in intelligent chick lit for teens.

Sarah Dessen is in her 30s. She gradualted from the University of North Carolina with highest honours in creative writing, and she now teaches there. She has written 8 books to date, published both by Viking in the US, Penguin UK and Hodder Children's Books. All her books have been chosen as ALA Best Books for Young Adults.

Without preaching or posturing, Dessen has written a powerful, polished story. -- School Library Journal Sarah Dessen has a perfect ear for the details of a teenager's life. -- Booklist