In "Freefall Summer" by Tracy Barrett, the story follows a group of friends as they navigate the complexities of adolescence and the challenges of their relationships during a life-changing summer. The protagonist, a teenage girl, grapples with her feelings for her best friend while dealing with family pressures and personal identity. As they embark on adventures and face unexpected events, the bonds of friendship are tested, leading to moments of self-discovery and growth. The narrative beautifully captures the essence of youthful exploration and the bittersweet nature of growing up, making it a compelling read for young adults. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 272 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 2019 by Charlesbridge Publishing, U. S. .

Tracy Barrett is the author of numerous acclaimed and award-winning books for young readers. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee.