The Story of Us (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781442423473)

A week of her mother's wedding chaos brings a new boy and numerous other complications into Cricket's life in this funny and romantic novel from Printz Honor medal winner and National Book Award finalist Deb Caletti.

Cricket's on a self-imposed break from her longtime boyfriend, but she's picked a bad week to sort out her love life. For one thing, her mother's romance is taking center stage--after jilting two previous fianc s, her mom is finally marrying Dan Jax, whom Cricket loves. And as wedding attendees arrive for a week of festivities at a guesthouse, Cricket discovers the guesthouse's hippie owners have a sweet and sexy son--Ash--who Cricket can't help being drawn to despite her current romantic predicament.

Meanwhile, complications abound: Cricket's future stepsisters are busy making it clear they're not happy about the marriage; an old friend decides this is the week to declare his love for Cricket; Grandpa reveals a big secret at a family gathering; and Dan's ex-wife shows up. Even the dogs--Cricket's old, ill Jupiter and Dan's young, lively Cruiser--seem to be declaring war.

While Cricket fears that Dan is in danger of becoming ditched husband-to-be number three, she's also alarmed by her own desires. Because even though her boyfriend looms large in her mind, Ash is right in front of her...

Author: Deb Caletti
ISBN-10: 1442423471
ISBN-13: 9781442423473
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 03/19/2013
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 1.10d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.2
Point Value: 12
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 151645 / Story of Us