In "Just Like That" by Marsha Qualey, the story follows the journey of two teens, Annie and her best friend, as they navigate the complexities of their evolving relationship amidst the challenges of family and personal crises. When tragedy strikes, both are forced to confront their feelings and the reality of growing up. The narrative delves into themes of love, loss, and the search for identity, all while showcasing the bonds of friendship that can both support and complicate life’s transitions. Qualey's poignant storytelling captures the emotional turbulence of adolescence with authenticity and depth. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

There are 233 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 2007 by Speak .

Marsha Qualey was born in Austin, Minnesota and has lived in Montana, Texas, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. She now resides in St. Paul with her husband and four children.