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Along for the Ride
Book (2022)
Soon to be a Netflix film!From the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Once and For All Nights have always been Auden’s time, her chance to escape everything that’s going on around her. Then she meets Eli, a fellow insomniac, and he becomes her nocturnal tour guide. Now, with an endless supply of summer nights between them, almost anything can happen. . . . “As with all Dessen’s books, [this] is a must-have” —VOYA, starred reviewSarah Dessen is the winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her contributions to YA literature, as well as the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. Books by Sarah Dessen:That SummerSomeone Like YouKeeping the MoonDreamlandThis LullabyThe Truth About Forever Just ListenLock and KeyAlong for the RideWhat Happened to GoodbyeThe Moon and MoreSaint AnythingOnce and for All
Book (2022)
Soon to be a Netflix film!From the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Once and For All Nights have always been Auden’s time, her chance to escape everything that’s going on around her. Then she meets Eli, a fellow insomniac, and he becomes her nocturnal tour guide. Now, with an endless supply of summer nights between them, almost anything can happen. . . . “As with all Dessen’s books, [this] is a must-have” —VOYA, starred reviewSarah Dessen is the winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her contributions to YA literature, as well as the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. Books by Sarah Dessen:That SummerSomeone Like YouKeeping the MoonDreamlandThis LullabyThe Truth About Forever Just ListenLock and KeyAlong for the RideWhat Happened to GoodbyeThe Moon and MoreSaint AnythingOnce and for All
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Sex & Nudity
Characters make out and strip off upper garments, with references to professors seducing students.
Violence & Gore
Violence is very little: an ex-girlfriend of Auden's new crush threatens to beat Auden up, but she leaves before it escalates.
Profanity
Brief use of mild profanities and exclamations.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Teens regularly consume beer at parties and clubs while adults host frequent cocktail gatherings.
Frightening Scenes
An encounter involves verbal threats of physical violence from a jealous ex-partner.
Other things to know
Specific snack foods are mentioned in the story.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Themes include avoiding judgment, expressing feelings, and being smart.
Role models
Characters evolve past initial judgment and flaws to form positive bonds and demonstrate resilience.
Representation
The book features traditional gender dynamics that may feel dated and lacks broader diversity.
Learning
The narrative includes bike riding details and academic literary references.
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