The Secret Language of Girls Trilogy (Boxed Set): The Secret Language of Girls; The Kind of Friends We Used to Be; The Sound of Your Voice, Only Really Far Away

by Frances O'Roark Dowell

Middle school friendships can be complicated, but if anyone understands the secret language of girls, it’s bestselling author Frances O’Roark Dowell in this collectible boxed set of a perceptive and relatable trilogy.

Marylin and Kate used to be best friends, but middle school has a funny knack for getting in the way. Can two girls who grew up together, but have vastly different interests, stay friends forever?

This boxed set of Frances O’Roark Dowell’s widely praised trilogy includes all three installments of Marylin and Kate’s rollercoster The Secret Language of Girls , The Kind of Friends We Used to Be , and The Sound of Your Voice, Only Really Far Away .

768 pages, Paperback

First published October 20, 2015

About the author

While Frances O'Roark Dowell (Dovey Coe, The Secret Language of Girls, Trouble the Water) is best known for her award-winning novels, she also hosts the popular "Off-Kilter Quilt" podcast, where she talks about her latest quilt projects with friends and fellow quilters around the globe. Her own little corner of the globe is Durham, North Carolina, where she lives with her husband, two sons, and a dog named Travis. Connect with her online at FrancesDowell.com.

Reviews

[Mary E. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the way this story is told. Each book stands alone but a great trilogy. believable; fast paced; the truth of how girls navigate relationships in middle school; I cared more about these characters than a person my age ought to.