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What Happened to Goodbye

By Sarah Dessen

By Sarah Dessen

By Sarah Dessen

By Sarah Dessen

By Sarah Dessen
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By Sarah Dessen
Read by Meredith Hagner

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Paperback $12.99

Apr 09, 2013 | ISBN 9780142423837 | Young Adult

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May 10, 2011 | ISBN 9781101528648 | Young Adult

Audiobook Download $25.00

May 10, 2011 | 605 Minutes | Young Adult

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    About What Happened to Goodbye

    From the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Once and for All
     
    A new day. A new place. A new life.
     
    In the past few years, Mclean has pretended to be so many different people that she hardly remembers who she really is anymore.
     
    The adorable guy next door might be able to help her figure it out.
     
    But is she ready for it?
     
    “A cut above” —People
     
    Sarah 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 Summer
    Someone Like You
    Keeping the Moon
    Dreamland
    This Lullaby
    The Truth About Forever 
    Just Listen
    Lock and Key
    Along for the Ride
    What Happened to Goodbye
    The Moon and More
    Saint Anything
    Once and for All

    About What Happened to Goodbye

    A New York Times bestseller
     
    A new day. A new place. A new life.
     
    In the past few years, Mclean has pretended to be so many different people that she hardly remembers who she really is anymore.
     
    The adorable guy next door might be able to help her figure it out.
     
    But is she ready for it?
     
    “A cut above” —People
     
    Also by Sarah Dessen:
    Along for the Ride
    Dreamland
    Just Listen
    Keeping the Moon
    Lock and Key
    The Moon and More
    Someone Like You
    That Summer
    This Lullaby
    The Truth About Forever

    About What Happened to Goodbye

    Since her parents’ bitter divorce, Mclean and her dad, a restaurant consultant, have been on the move – four towns in two years. Estranged from her mother and her mother’s new family, Mclean has followed her dad in leaving the unhappy past behind. And each new place gives her a chance to try out a new persona: from cheerleader to drama diva. But now, for the first time, Mclean discovers a desire to stay in one place and just be herself – whoever that is. Perhaps her neighbor Dave, an academic superstar trying to be just a regular guy, can help her find out. Combining Sarah Dessen’s trademark graceful writing, great characters, and compelling storytelling, What Happened to Goodbye is irresistible reading.

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    What Happened to Goodbye
    The Truth About Forever and Lock and Key
    Along for the Ride
    The Moon and More and Just Listen
    Someone Like You and That Summer
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    Also by Sarah Dessen

    What Happened to Goodbye
    The Truth About Forever and Lock and Key
    Along for the Ride
    The Moon and More and Just Listen
    Someone Like You and That Summer
    See all books by Sarah Dessen

    Also by Sarah Dessen

    What Happened to Goodbye
    The Truth About Forever and Lock and Key
    Along for the Ride
    The Moon and More and Just Listen
    Someone Like You and That Summer
    See all books by Sarah Dessen

    About Sarah Dessen

    Sarah Dessen is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen novels for teens, which have received numerous awards and rave reviews, and have sold millions of copies worldwide. She is the recipient of the 2017 Margaret A. Edwards Award from the American Library Association. … More about Sarah Dessen

    About Sarah Dessen

    Sarah Dessen is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen novels for teens, which have received numerous awards and rave reviews, and have sold millions of copies worldwide. She is the recipient of the 2017 Margaret A. Edwards Award from the American Library Association. … More about Sarah Dessen

    About Sarah Dessen

    Sarah Dessen is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen novels for teens, which have received numerous awards and rave reviews, and have sold millions of copies worldwide. She is the recipient of the 2017 Margaret A. Edwards Award from the American Library Association. … More about Sarah Dessen

    Product Details

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Romance | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Paperback | $12.99
    Published by Speak
    Apr 09, 2013 | 432 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780142423837

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Speak
    May 10, 2011 | 432 Pages | Young Adult | ISBN 9781101528648

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $25.00
    Published by Listening Library
    May 10, 2011 | 605 Minutes | Young Adult | ISBN 9781101526248

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    Praise

    "Dessen’s talent is creating just that comfortable space for young adults struggling with identity, relationships, and all that messy family stuff. Her quirky characters reach out to one another to forge genuine friendships and gentle first loves." — The Horn Book

    "Dessen’s fans will be happy to devour this latest offering." — SLJ

    "Dessen once again offers a substantive, well-crafted exploration of a teen’s life that will deeply satisfy her legions of fans." — Booklist

    "Dessen’s prose is clean and focused, the characters are developed and real, and the plot is believable. Mclean’s journey through the healing process after her parents’ divorce provides bibliotherapy for any teen dealing with family issues, and the secondary plot of tentative steps toward trust and friendship is beautiful. This is a must-have for any young adult collection." — VOYA

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