THE SUMMER I TURNED

The Summer I Turned Pretty is a young adult romance novel written by American author Jenny Han. It was first published in 2009 and is the first book in the Summer I Turned Pretty trilogy. The book was a critical and commercial success, winning the American Library Association’s Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature in 2010.

The Summer I Turned Pretty tells the story of Isabel “Belly” Conklin, a 15-year-old girl who spends her summers at Cousins Beach with her mother and older brother, along with her mother’s lifelong best friend and her sons, Conrad and Jeremiah. Belly has been friends with Conrad and Jeremiah since she was a child, but the summer she turns 16, things start to change. Belly is starting to develop feelings for both brothers, and she must decide who she wants to be with.

The Summer I Turned Pretty is a coming-of-age story about love, friendship, and growing up. Belly is a relatable character who is struggling to figure out who she is and what she wants. She is also dealing with the complicated relationships she has with Conrad and Jeremiah.

Conrad is the older brother, and he is more brooding and mysterious. Jeremiah is the younger brother, and he is more outgoing and carefree. Belly is drawn to both brothers for different reasons, and she must decide who she wants to be with.

Over the course of the summer, Belly grows and changes. She learns to trust herself and her instincts. She also learns that it is important to be honest with herself and others.

From The Book Cover 

When Each summer begins , Belly leaves her school life behind and escape to cousins beach, the place she has spent every summer of her life. Not only does the beach house mean home away from home, but her favorite people are there. Susannah , her mothers best Friend, and her sons, Conrad and Jeremiah , Belly has been chasing Conrad for as long as she can remember , and more than anything , she hopes this summer will be different. Despite distractions from a new guy named Cam and lingering looks from Conrad's brother , Jeremiah , Belly heart belongs to Conrad. Will he offer his her? Will this be the summer that changes everything

About The Author

 Jenny Han is an American author of young adult novels. She is best known for writing the Summer I Turned Pretty trilogy and the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before trilogy. Han’s books have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold over 10 million copies worldwide. She is a New York Times and international bestselling author.