Raspberries on the Yangtze by Karen Wallace Synopsis 10


Nancy is great friends with Clare and Amy. They live with their mum, and they don't have a dad. They are always playing outside and they meet friends easily. Nancy's neighbor Mr. Chevrolet is kind and loves to make them lemonade on the hot summer days. Clare and Amy go away for two weeks, and they stay with Mrs. Somers. Nancy notices Mr. Chevrolet’s car and Clare and Amy's mum's car one night outside a motel. When they come back they tell Nancy that they think Mr. Chevrolet is in love with their mum, but she doesn't love him back. Nancy doesn't tell them what she saw, and decided to let fate take it's path. Later on Clare, Amy and Nancy notice Mr. Chevrolet making changed to his house, like clearing the garage and painting the rooms. That's when they find out that Mr. Chevrolet is marrying Clare and Amy's mum!

The Ruby in the Smoke by Philip Pullman Synopsis 9


Sally Lockhart is an orphan. Her father just died at sea in the East Indies. Sally goes to talk with his colleague, but he ends up dying with the words 'The Seven Blessings' Sally is frightened but she quickly makes a new friend Jim, who she confides in. Jim goes out to find the meaning of this, and he fins that Sally is in danger. Mrs Holland is ready to do anything for the ruby, she thinks Sally has it, and indeed she does, but Sally doesn't understand the meaning of the message telling her where it is. In the desperate hunt to get it she finds another friend, Fredrick. Sally and Fredrick end up living together. Jim manages to get hold of the ruby, and Sally goes to meet Mrs Holland (who ends up dead because Sally throws the ruby into the water and Mrs Holland goes after it)

Girls in Pants by Ann Brashares Synopsis 8

This is the third book in the series, so the third summer of the girls.
This year Carmen's mum gets pregnant with David, her new boyfriend. The baby arrives when David is away, so Carmen has to get him before the baby beats them to it.
Tibby's sister falls out the window. Her and Brian have go to the prom together, and she realises that he just doesn't want to be friends. They end up swimming in their underwear in a private pool, but Tibby isn't sure if she wants to be more than friends.
Lena's grandma, Valia has to come live with her because otherwise she would be alone. Valia is really angry about having to be there.
Bridget (Bee) goes to soccer camp again, but as a coach. She is teamed up with Eric, her heartthrob from last summer. This time though she is determined not to fall in love again.