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Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 6.0
Points 18.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 113513
Points per Word 0.000159
Page Count 468
Points per Page 0.038462

Description

Taylor Edwards and her family travel to their old lake house in the Pocono Mountains for what turns out to be their final summer together. Taylor must confront a past mistake and the boy she left behind while dealing with her father's terminal cancer diagnosis. The story follows the family as they attempt to bond and reconcile during this difficult summer.

Quick Summary

This heartwarming story follows Taylor as she returns to the lake house where she once embarrassed herself in front of everyone, now facing the impossible task of making peace with her past while her father battles cancer. Readers will root for Taylor as she navigates awkward reunions with the boy she left behind, discovers hidden family secrets, and learns that facing your fears head-on can lead to the most transformative summer of Your Life as a Pharoah in Ancient Egypt. If your kid loves emotional summer reads like "The Last Song" or enjoys heartfelt coming-of-age stories with romance, they'll be completely drawn into Taylor's journey. This novel is perfect for teens in grades 9-12 who appreciate stories about personal growth, family relationships, and second chances.