Not Our Summer

Not Our Summer
Casie Bazay
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Hardback
h210 x 140mm - 288pg
27 May 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9780762472291
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K. J. & Becka' s agoraphobic grandfather left one hell of a bucket list for them to complete, but the estranged cousins' toughest task might be just surviving each other. It' s bad enough that estranged cousins Becka and K. J. have to see each other at their grandfather' s funeral, but when they learn that they have to spend the entire summer together completing his bucket list in order to earn their inheritance it seems like things can' t get any worse. Of course, K. J. would much rather be anywhere but with her snooty cousin, but her inheritance might be her only ticket out of the trailer park and, really, how hard could it be? Becka, on the other hand, has a full soccer scholarship to the University of Arkansas and a summer plans which in no way includes her oddball cousin, K. J. However, if she doesn' t get her inheritance neither does her mom and she needs the money to help pay off the hospital bills from the recent death of Becka' s brother, so summer with K. J. it is. With steep cliffs, a close encounter with a grizzly bear, spectacular views, a hot tour guide, and more than one fight, it sometimes feels like their grandpa' s grand idea to bring them closer together is actually just a devious plan to get under their skin. However, after each trip and with each of Grandpa' s letters encouraging them to put their hostility aside and get to know each other, slowly, the two cousins begin to realize that maybe the other wasn' t as bad as they always thought. That is until the truth behind their mothers' long-time feud and their grandpa' s real intent behind his bucket list is revealed, and Becka and K. J. ' s newly found relationship suddenly is put to the ultimate test. Now it is up to them to find a way to forgive both of their mothers' for their mistakes and accept each other, differences and all, or Grandpa' s ultimate wish-to mend his divided family-might end up buried along with him inside his grasshopper green casket. With just the right touch of drama and playfulness, Not Our Summer is a great summer read that explores the importance of second chances, self-discovery, and meaning of family.
"A heart-stealing debut, Not Our Summer maneuvers through broken family bonds, healing, and the painful truths we all must face with a brilliant fusion of humor and genuineness. Casie Bazay delivers a summer adventure that readers will find impossible to forget. "--Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions "A poignant family drama that realistically explores the growth of a complicated relationship. "--Kirkus Reviews "Bazay' s debut is enjoyable realistic fiction, and believable, relatable heroines K. J. and Becka will appeal to anyone with heavy family histories. "--Booklist "You' ll get swept away in this sweet and touching road trip story as Becka and KJ learn all the ways family can both hurt and heal each other. The perfect summer escape. " --Sonia Hartl, author of Have a Little Faith in Me and Not Your #Lovestory "In her debut, Not Our Summer, Casie Bazay offers a heart-y, fast-paced adventure between cousins from opposite sides of the tracks. Their hate-to-family, grandpa bucket-list road trips will leave you feeling like you' ve just come back from your own vacation. Bazay is definitely an author to watch. " --Deborah Maroulis, author of Within and Without "Not Our Summer is a heartwarming debut that tackles coming-of-age, family, and navigating through everything that comes with them both with deep insight and plenty of laughs along the way. This thoughtfully-crafted story with its relatable heroines will stick with you long after you finish it. "--Emma Lord, author of Tweet Cute and You Have a Match A satisfying blend of light-hearted adventure and a deeper enemies-to-family story. I loved every mile of KJ and Becka' s road trip through their grandfather' s bucket list--battling whitewater rapids, a rodeo bull, and each other. This delightful book will leave you feeling sunny-warm and excited to spend summer vacation with your least-favorite relative!--Carrie S. Allen, author of Michigan Vs. the Boys
Casie Bazay is former middle school teacher who now works as a freelance writer and editor. In her spare time, Casie enjoys exploring the great outdoors, spending time at the barn with her horses and goats, reading, and watching movies (especially young adult novel adaptations). She lives on a hay farm in northeastern Oklahoma with her husband and two children but loves traveling to new and exciting destinations whenever she can. Not Our Summer is her first published novel.
Status: Indent title, imported to order
ISBN-13: 9780762472291
Published: 27 May 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Running Press Kids
Publisher: Running Press US
Format: Hardback
Height: 210mm
Width: 140mm
Pages: 288

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