Keeping the Moon
by Sarah Dessen
Keeping the Moon by Sarah Dessen holds a well received rating of 3.86 out of 5, based on 51.5K reader ratings. First published in 1999. The book spans 228 pages.
About Keeping the Moon
There is an alternate cover edition for this ISBN13 here.Colie expects the worst when she's sent to spend the summer with her eccentric aunt Mira while her mother, queen of the television infomercial, tours Europe. Always an outcast -- first for being fat and then for being "easy" -- Colie has no friends at home and doesn't expect to find any in Colby, North Carolina. But then she lands a job at the Last Chance Cafe and meets fellow waitresses Morgan and Isabel, best friends with a loving yet volatile relationship. Wacky yet wise, Morgan and Isabel help Colie see herself in a new way and realize the potential that has been there all along.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Sarah Dessen |
| Published | 1999 |
| Pages | 228 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Romance, Fiction, Fiction, Chick-lit |
| Average Rating | 3.86 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 51,537 |
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What genre is Keeping the Moon?
Keeping the Moon is categorized as Young Adult, Romance, Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Keeping the Moon worth reading?
Based on 51.5K reader ratings, Keeping the Moon has an average score of 3.86 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Keeping the Moon?
Keeping the Moon has 228 pages.
Who wrote Keeping the Moon?
Keeping the Moon was written by Sarah Dessen. It was first published in 1999.
What is the ISBN for Keeping the Moon?
The ISBN-13 for Keeping the Moon is 9780142401770.0.
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