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The Summer After the Night Before

Lisa Williamson author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:David Fickling Books

Publishing:7th May '26

£8.99

This title is due to be published on 7th May, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

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A complex, compelling exploration of friendship, first love, consent and the truth, from bestselling, award-winning talent Lisa Williamson.

Ben's been in love with Molly for ever. When she finally kisses him at a party, he thinks all his dreams have come true. And later that night, he thinks they've started something really special. Molly loves Ben too - of course she does. But not like THAT. He's her best friend's brother - which makes him practically her brother too, right? But after a few drinks at a party, Molly kisses Ben. And she can't remember what happened next. The months of freedom after GCSEs should be the best of your life. But everyone's reckoning with doubts, lies and mixed-up memories, the thorny summer after the potent night before . . .

Heart-warming and ground-breaking * Independent, praise for The Art of Being Normal *
A gripping mystery that frames friendship, love and new beginnings * Observer, praise for First Day of My Life *
Poignant, thought-provoking and intensely readable . . . UK YA writing at its best * The Bookseller, praise for Paper Avalanche *
Impressive and affecting * Guardian, praise for The Art of Being Normal *
Passionate and gripping * Telegraph, praise for The Art of Being Normal *
A compelling drama * Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week for First Day of My Life *
Pacy, instantly absorbing * Guardian, praise for Paper Avalanche *
A life-changing and life-saving book * Philip Pullman, praise for The Art of Being Normal *

ISBN: 9781788451871

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

352 pages