Bibliograph

Facing the sun, Janice Lynn Mather

Type

Label

Facing the sun, Janice Lynn Mather

Language

eng

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 14 up, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 10-12, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Facing the sun

Oclc number

1124521520

Responsibility statement

Janice Lynn Mather

Summary

Told from multiple viewpoints, follows teenaged friends Nia, KeeKee, Faith, and Eve as they experience unexpected life changes the summer a hotel developer purchases their Caribbean community's beloved beachChange is coming to Pinder Street after a hotel developer purchases their community's beloved beach. When Eve's dad is diagnosed with cancer, she wants nothing more than to trade her worries for some red lipstick and a carefree night. Faith only has eyes for the one she can't have-- but even he can't protect from the secrets she hides. After a horrible betrayal, KeeKee must choose between being right and losing everyone she loves. A summer art program might be Nia's way to escape her overprotective mother, but freedom comes with a terrible price. Ready or not, it is time for these four friends to face the sun. -- adapted from jacket

Target audience

adolescent

Classification