The Second Summer of the Sisterhood
by Ann Brashares
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Author: Ann BrasharesEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-01-22
ISBN: 0385732430
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
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Book Review: This book is great!
Summary: 5 Stars
"The Second summer, while breezy and fun to read, deals seriously with love lost and found, death, and finding the courage to live honestly", says Emily of Newark. This absolutely sums up Ann Brashare's second novel, "The Second Summer of the Sisterhood." This book is outstanding by anyone's standards.
The main characters Lena, Tibby, Carmen, and Bridget learn valuable lessons that are neither age nor gender specific. So much so, in fact, that most people who read the book would probably swear that it's geared towards their age group or gender. "There's been a genuine response from people of different ages. I like to think it will have some broader appeal", says the author herself. "Not only does it relate to many girls the ages of Tibby, Carmen, Bridget, and Lena, but it also teaches lessons to girls of all ages", says Wendy Glynn, of Children's Literature. "Everyone should read this book, even mothers and even grandmothers", says Bryanna Scurry. Mothers can appreciate the trials and tribulations of Alice, Christina, Greta, and Mrs. K. They can enjoy Christina's dating adventures, Mrs. K's secrecy from her daughter, and Greta and Alice's attempts to reconnect with their (grand) daughters. Older women will laugh and reminisce about when they were the girls' age. Males can feel for David and Porter, and laugh at Tibby's pathetic attempts to get Alex to notice her. "I truly do recommend this book for anyone, boy or girl, child or adult...It's a must read", says M. Purcell of New York.
Teenage girls themselves can cry with Tibby and Bridget, feel for Carmen, and laugh at Lena's melodramatic reactions to Kostos's antics. Emily of Newark agrees. "The book showed how a group of teenage girls dealt with the problems many other girls face", she says. "She is able to express the emotions and difficulties that almost every teenager goes through", says Heidi Henneman of Ann Brashares.
"The teens' lessons are often painful, but the Sisterhood prevails", says Emily. The girls are thrown curveballs throughout the story and emotions run high. Each girl struggles to solve her problems and find a way through.
Bee dives right in, heading to Alabama on an impromptu road trip. Carmen is like a kid with a piñata. She can't see where she's going or what the problem truly is, but she keeps swinging as hard as she can anyways, hoping for a greater reward. Lena hides away in her bedroom. She picks apart every thought, letter, conversation, and encounter between her and Kostos, trying to find where it all went wrong. Tibby turns to her creative side, and rebels silently with a film.
Don't be fooled if it seems each girl handles her ordeal independently. "As these characters work through their issues, they may feel lost and confused, but they know they are never alone", says Wendy. The girls and their problems are forever intertwined. When Kostos and Lena get back together, the whole group can't stop smiling. When Tibby's film is shown at the finale of her camp, everyone cries freely. The girls never doubt for a second that "The Sisterhood" is bigger than each of them.
"The Second Summer of the Sisterhood" is a book that everyone can enjoy, about four girls with an undeniable bond. This book allows its readers to truly connect with Tibby, Carmen, Lena, and Bee. "The Second Summer of the Sisterhood" is a great book!
Summary of The Second Summer of the Sisterhood
Can't wait for the next installment of the Pants? Check out the SPECIAL EDITION of The Second Summer of the Sisterhood, in stores now!Inside you'll find an exclusive "Who's Your Soul Mate Quiz" and a sneak peak at the third book, Girls in Pants.
With a bit of last summer's sand in the pockets, the Traveling Pants and the Sisterhood that wears them embark on their 16th summer.
Bridget: Impulsively sets off for Alabama, wanting to both confront her demons about her family and avoid them all at once.
Lena: Spends a blissful week with Kostos, making the unexplainable silence that follows his visit even more painful.
Carmen: Is concerned that her mother is making a fool of herself over a man. When she discovers that her mother borrowed the Pants to wear on a date, she's certain of it.
Tibby: Not about to spend another summer working at Wallman's, she takes a film course only to find it's what happens off-camera that teaches her the most.
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