The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

Some of my 6th grade girls requested "romantic" books. When I asked a few what made a book romantic they said when a boy and girl hold hands. This led me to THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY which is exactly what they want. An enjoyable read for a lazy day on the beach, a rainy day or any day.
(Originally posted in Mrs. Katz's Book Blurbs September 2009).