The Summer I Turned Pretty Collection 3 Books Set (The Summer I Turned Pretty, It's Not Summer Without You & We'll Always Have Summer)

Product Information

Han's writing career took off with her debut novel, Shug, published in 2006. However, she gained widespread recognition and a devoted following with her immensely popular Summer I Turned Pretty trilogy, consisting of The Summer I Turned Pretty (2009), It's Not Summer Without You (2010), and We'll Always Have Summer (2011). This series catapulted Han into the spotlight and solidified her as a prominent figure in the young adult literature genre. What’s the point of including Belly’s childhood friend, Taylor, in The Summer I Turned Pretty? How did Jenny Han use Taylor to help the reader get to know Belly better? Susannah jokes about her cancer. What was the effect of this comedic moment on the characters in the novel? How did it affect you, as a reader? Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of young love, self-discovery, and bittersweet moments with the remarkable Summer I Turned Pretty trilogy by Jenny Han. This captivating series, consisting of three beautifully written novels, will transport you to the sun-kissed beaches and emotional rollercoasters of Belly Conklin's transformative journey through summers filled with love, friendship, and heartache.

How do Belly’s experiences in The Summer I Turned Pretty and in It’s Not Summer Without You represent her coming of age? Is Belly a child, or an adult? Can she be both at one time? At what point does she grow up? What factors have accelerated or delayed her entry into adulthood? How important is it to you that your family accepts your significant other and the choices you make with him/her? Furthermore, how important is it for you to have your friends’ blessings? All movies take liberties when writing them on the screen and this series was no different. Yes, the storyline of the trianglular love story behind the books is there. Belly doesn't lose her virginity in the books. Steven and Taylor play a small part in the books. There's no Aunt Julia or Skye. The boys knew about Susannah's cancer. Laurel's last name was different and she wasn't a writer. Also, no Cleveland. The house was put up for sale by Adam, but is ultimately kept w/out selling Boston home.

Delivery restrictions

Maybe that was how it was with all first loves. They own a little piece of your heart, always. Conrad at twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, even seventeen years old. For the rest of my life, I would think of him fondly, the way you do your first pet, the first car you drove. Firsts were important. But I was pretty sure lasts were even more important. And Jeremiah, he was going to be my last and my every and my always.” Unlike in The Summer I Turned Pretty, we’re presented with a point of view other than just Belly’s—several chapters are written from Jeremiah’s perspective. How does this change your experience as a reader? Do you look at characters or situations any differently, hearing Jeremiah’s side? Why do you think Jenny Han chose to show us Jeremiah’s point of view, and not Conrad’s? Isabel spends every summer at the beach. But this summer is different. This is the summer she turns pretty - the year two brothers will notice her for the first time.

I'm a reader of 100+ books per year, I studied English literature, and I've been on The Today Show'sRead with Jenna Book Club, Buzzfeed, The Atlantic, Esquire, Mashable, The Everygirl, Glamour, and more. My essay was published in the book But I'm a Gilmore! Contemplate Belly’s experiences from when we meet her in The Summer I Turned Pretty through the final book in the series. How would you characterize her journey, overall? When faced with a tough choice, did she always do the right thing? What were her biggest mistakes? Her greatest successes? We see much more of Taylor in It’s Not Summer Without You. How would you characterize Belly’s friendship with Taylor? What role does Taylor play in Belly’s life? Where do you see their friendship going from here—do you imagine them staying friends like Laurel and Susannah or have they already outgrown each other?The Summer I Turned Pretty begins with a short scene prior to the first chapter. How did you interpret it? Why do you think Jenny Han introduces the book this way? Explain Belly’s feelings for Cam over the course of the novel. Did she ever really like him? What stopped her, ultimately, from falling in love with him?

The Summer I Turned Pretty books series by Jenny Han is a series of three books in the following sequence: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is now a major motion picture on Netflix and the inspiration for the spin-off series XO, Kitty—now streaming on Netflix! When something is perfect, you hope it lasts forever. But Isabel's lazy, long hot summers at her family friends' beach house are over. Conrad is the only boy she's ever loved. But he's left for college, taking her heart with him. Jeremiah, his gorgeous younger brother, is still Isabel's best friend - but maybe friendship isn't enough for him anymore . . . Belly soon realizes she has to choose between the two brothers who love her, and in doing so, will have to break one of their hearts.To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is now a major motion picture that will be streaming on Netflix in Summer 2018!