Title: This Lullaby
Author: Sarah Dessen
ISBN: 978-0142501559
Publisher: Speak
Copyright: 2002
Plot Summary: Remy does not believe in love, especially after watching her mother marry five men. However, she meets Dexter at her stepfather's used car dealership and he starts to bug her. She slowly starts falling head over heels in love, but she does not want to let go and let herself fall into something she does not believe in. Dexter and her break up after she tells someone she wants their relationship to be a summer fling. When she realizes how special of connection they have the reconnect to give their love a shot.
Critical
Evaluation: Sarah Dessen writes believable, well developed teenage characters that her readers can relate to. Remy's mom has been married many times and so many other teenagers can relate this, and it leads to Remy's outlook. Sarah Dessen's characters and plot lines seem so real and are perfect for teenagers. Remy also is undergoing a well-written self discovery during this novel that many teens could relate to.
Reader's Annotation: Remy said she would never fall in love until she met Dexter. Can this boy change her views?
Genre: Young Adult , Realistic Fiction, Romance
Author Information:
Book talks: Divorce, love, musicians, self-discovery
Reading
Level/Interest Age: Middle School/ High School. 14-18.
Why was this
book chosen?: Sarah Dessen's writing style and story lines are perfect for teenagers.
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