How to Deal
No. of pages 486
Published: 2003
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"How to Deal" by Sarah Dessen follows the life of Halley, a high school student grappling with the pressures of adolescence, romance, and her mother's expectations. When her best friend Scarlett experiences an unexpected pregnancy, Halley becomes her rock while navigating her own evolving relationship with Macon, a charming yet troubled boy. As Halley tries to balance her loyalty to her friend and her feelings for Macon, she learns valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the complexities of growing up. Through ups and downs, Halley discovers her strength and the importance of being true to herself. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 486 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 2003 by Penguin Putnam Inc .
Sarah Dessen graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with highest honors in creative writing. She lives in Chapel Hill with her husband, Jay, and their daughter, Sasha Clementine.