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Rosamond Du Jardin

    Rosamond du Jardin was a writer who initially gained recognition for her humorous contributions to newspapers and magazines. Her career evolved to include novels for adults and, notably, young adult fiction, where she explored themes relevant to teenage life. She connected deeply with her young readers, often speaking at schools and respecting teenagers as individuals. Her work often reflected her belief in the inherent interest and dependability of young people.

    Boy Trouble
    Showboat Summer
    Double Feature
    Someone to Count on
    • 2008

      Someone to Count on

      • 188 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      The summer of Twink's junior year at high school stretched ahead. She hoped for a job but so far none was in sight. After deciding that it was a mistake to "go steady" she broke it off with Ronny. Although there might be lonely evenings ahead, at least life would have more variety...and variety there was! First, Jay moved next door seeming cold and aloof. Then a series of incidents and the warmth of Twink's family broke down his wall of reserve. Twink grew fond of Jay, and thoroughly enjoyed his swimming pool and red Jaguar, but it was Gary who she really liked.... Would Gary only have eyes for pretty and sophisticated Lib?

      Someone to Count on
    • 2008

      Double Feature

      • 182 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      3.9(11)Add rating

      Pam and Penny's grandmother is marrying Lucius and now they must agree on which college to attend. Pam must also decide what to do about Randy's growing feelings for her. The twins choose Harwood, where Mike is also going and Pam decides to break things off with Randy who is heading east to go to school. At Harwood, Pam meets Cade, who plays the same game of hard-to-get that Pam is used to playing herself. But she also meets Jeff, who doesn't really belong to her crowd, but attracts her nonetheless. At the end, she must decide who is more important to her and also changes her ways as she learns more about what it is like to grow up and change.

      Double Feature
    • 2008