Teenage years are probably the hardest on most kids. For
Sam it was really hard. He had his first sexual experience
with Suzie. Sam and Suzie were just two of the group of
friends that hung around together.
One day everything changed. Suzie and her family were
moving out of town. Sam and the rest of the group didn't
know what to do. They all tried to stay in contact with
her, but as time went on, it was harder and harder. Sam
is kind of lost without her.
As time goes on, Sam gets involved with another one from
the group,
Bella. The only problem is Sam can't commit to anything.
Not to Bella, not to college. Then the shocker, his
brother Michael is now with his first love Suzie. They
seem to be very happy, but Sam is having a very hard time
with this.
Can Sam now become the grown up, or will he stay in his
teenage years?
Robin Antalek's books are really good. I really liked how
Robin combined the story of teenagers having to face the
real world of adults. Everyone has to go though this.
One
day you are still living with your parents, going to
school
and have few problems.
The next day you are tossed into the adult world.
Robin Antalek combines small town living and life in the
big city in THE GROWN-UPS.
When you want a book to just sit and read, THE GROWN-UPS
is the book to read.
Spanning over a decade, told in alternating voices, The Grown Ups explores the indelible bonds of friends and family and the connections that form between Sam, Suzie, and Bella as they navigate parents, siblings, and one another on the way to becoming who they really want to be when they grow up.
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