In "Wish You Were Here" by Catherine Clark, the story follows a group of friends who embark on a summer vacation to a picturesque beach town. Amid the sun, surf, and laughter, they confront unresolved tensions and evolving relationships. As secrets surface and past grievances resurface, each character must navigate their personal struggles and the complexities of friendship. With themes of growth, love, and the bittersweet nature of change, the novel captures the essence of coming-of-age moments and the impact of pivotal experiences that shape their futures. The idyllic setting serves as a backdrop for their journey of self-discovery. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Wish You Were Here .

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

There are 224 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2013 by Harper Teen .

Catherine Clark is the author of Maine Squeeze, Love and Other Things I'm Bad At, Picture Perfect, Wish You Were Here, The Alison Rules, Unforgettable Summer, and many others. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.