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Description
Emmy & Oliver, a young adult novel by Robin Benway, follows seventeen-year-old Emmy whose childhood best friend Oliver reappears after disappearing with his father ten years earlier. As Emmy seeks independence from her overprotective parents, she reconnects with Oliver and navigates feelings of loss, love, and identity in a contemporary suburban setting. The book includes profanity and deals with mature themes.
Quick Summary
A childhood friendship explodes back into Emmy's life when Oliver reappears after vanishing ten years ago, turning her perfectly ordered suburban world inside out. Readers will thrill at the mystery of why Oliver disappeared, the awkward and heartwarming moments of reconnecting with someone who feels like both a stranger and a lost piece of herself, and Emmy's journey from sheltered to completely breaking free. If your kid loves the emotional punch and small-town secrets in Sarah Dessen novels, they'll devour this story of lost friendship and second chances. This captivating read is perfect for high school students in grades 9 through 12 who enjoy character-driven stories with mystery undertones.