Along+for+the+Ride

Discussion page for //Along for the Ride//.

I agree wholeheartedly. This is one of Dessen's best, although definitely a girl book. It is well written, cleverly crafted and with strong characters. I also think this should make the final list. Sally Nelson - Leach Library, Londonderry

//__Along for the Ride__// will definitely appeal to teens, coming of age,second chances, friendships, romance, and of course a bit about biking make this Sarah Dessen book a definite Flume award book

Teen girls LOVE all of Dessen's books.

I love all of Sarah Dessen's books but have to say this is my favorite. A strong teen girl character is equally surrounded by strong friends. This should be on the final list. Pat Adams Chesley Memorial Library

-I agree with everyone above- it's one of our most checked out titles, Sarah Dessen is very popular with our female readers. I would also recommend this for the list. -Beth Strauss, Pelham High School

This was on YALSA's Teen Top Ten list this year. For libraries that promote both TTT and Flume, although this is a popular title and book, it's been done this year. Kelly Budd Keene High School

You have to know this about me--I LIKE teen chick lit as long as it's not too fluffy. Sarah Dessen comes up with another good solid read. Topics include divorced parents, stepmother with a new baby, pursuing college, strained relationships (yes, parents included) and self-discovery. I like the protagaonist because she's hard on herself and learns a little about trying things that she's not good at. Any female who likes contempory YA chick fic would love this book. Recommended. Kathy Watson, Kimball Library (Atkinson)