Growing up takes so long. Debbie and her friends ache for something to happen along the way, and they get their wish. But what happens isn't exactly what they expect, over a summer when their paths criss-cross and they learn about love, wisdom, and change. Newbery Medal Winner, 2005. "[Ferland's] portrayal of [teens] is especially sharp, and she perfectly mimics the questions teens ask when talking."—AudioFile