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Summer #3
August Magic
This trilogy from Ocean City author Katherine Applegate concludes this month. Seventeen-year-old Summer Smith's three glorious months in the Florida Keys are coming to an end. With only a short time left, can she find her true love and make him hers, or does the end of vacation mean the fun--and the romance--is over?
240 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 1995
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Katherine Applegate
280 books6,261 followers#1 New York Times bestselling author Katherine Applegate has written many books for young readers, including THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN, winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal.
Katherine’s picture books include THE BUFFALO STORM, illustrated by Jan Ormerod (Clarion Books); THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF IVAN, THE SHOPPING MALL GORILLA, illustrated by G. Brian Karas (Clarion Books); SOMETIMES YOU FLY, illustrated by Jennifer Black Reinhardt (Clarion Books); and ODDER: AN OTTER’S STORY, illustrated by Charles Santoso (Feiwel & Friends).
She’s written or co-written three early chapter series for young readers: ROSCOE RILEY RULES, a seven-book series illustrated by Brian Biggs (HarperCollins); DOGGO AND PUPPER, a three-book series illustrated by Charlie Alder (Feiwel & Friends). With Gennifer Choldenko, she co-authored DOGTOWN and MOUSE AND HIS DOG, illustrated by Wallace West (Feiwel & Friends).
Books for middle-grade readers include HOME OF THE BRAVE (Feiwel & Friends); THE ONE AND ONLY series, illustrated by Patricia Castelao, including THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN, THE ONE AND ONLY BOB, THE ONE AND ONLY RUBY, and THE ONE AND ONLY FAMILY (HarperCollins); the ENDLING trilogy (HarperCollins); CRENSHAW (Feiwel & Friends); WISHTREE (Feiwel & Friends); WILLODEEN (Feiwel & Friends); ODDER (Feiwel & Friends); and the forthcoming POCKET BEAR (Feiwel & Friends).
With her husband, Michael Grant, Katherine co-wrote ANIMORPHS, a long-running series that has sold over 35 million books worldwide. They also wrote two other series, REMNANTS and EVERWORLD, and a young adult novel, EVE AND ADAM (Feiwel & Friends.)
Katherine’s work has been translated into dozens of languages, and her books have won accolades including the Christopher Medal, the Golden Kite Award, the Bank Street Josette Frank Award, the California Book Award Gold Medal, the Crystal Kite Award, the Green Earth Book Honor Award, the Charlotte Zolotow Honor Award, and the E.B. White Read Aloud Award. Many of her works have appeared on state master lists, Best of the Year lists, and Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and New York Times bestseller lists.
Katherine lives in Nevada with her husband and assorted pets. She is represented by Elena Giovinazzo at Heirloom Literary and Mary Pender at WME.
Katherine’s picture books include THE BUFFALO STORM, illustrated by Jan Ormerod (Clarion Books); THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF IVAN, THE SHOPPING MALL GORILLA, illustrated by G. Brian Karas (Clarion Books); SOMETIMES YOU FLY, illustrated by Jennifer Black Reinhardt (Clarion Books); and ODDER: AN OTTER’S STORY, illustrated by Charles Santoso (Feiwel & Friends).
She’s written or co-written three early chapter series for young readers: ROSCOE RILEY RULES, a seven-book series illustrated by Brian Biggs (HarperCollins); DOGGO AND PUPPER, a three-book series illustrated by Charlie Alder (Feiwel & Friends). With Gennifer Choldenko, she co-authored DOGTOWN and MOUSE AND HIS DOG, illustrated by Wallace West (Feiwel & Friends).
Books for middle-grade readers include HOME OF THE BRAVE (Feiwel & Friends); THE ONE AND ONLY series, illustrated by Patricia Castelao, including THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN, THE ONE AND ONLY BOB, THE ONE AND ONLY RUBY, and THE ONE AND ONLY FAMILY (HarperCollins); the ENDLING trilogy (HarperCollins); CRENSHAW (Feiwel & Friends); WISHTREE (Feiwel & Friends); WILLODEEN (Feiwel & Friends); ODDER (Feiwel & Friends); and the forthcoming POCKET BEAR (Feiwel & Friends).
With her husband, Michael Grant, Katherine co-wrote ANIMORPHS, a long-running series that has sold over 35 million books worldwide. They also wrote two other series, REMNANTS and EVERWORLD, and a young adult novel, EVE AND ADAM (Feiwel & Friends.)
Katherine’s work has been translated into dozens of languages, and her books have won accolades including the Christopher Medal, the Golden Kite Award, the Bank Street Josette Frank Award, the California Book Award Gold Medal, the Crystal Kite Award, the Green Earth Book Honor Award, the Charlotte Zolotow Honor Award, and the E.B. White Read Aloud Award. Many of her works have appeared on state master lists, Best of the Year lists, and Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and New York Times bestseller lists.
Katherine lives in Nevada with her husband and assorted pets. She is represented by Elena Giovinazzo at Heirloom Literary and Mary Pender at WME.
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August 29, 2024
August Magic didn't feel as exciting as the last two, despite death, a new boy, and the final reveal of Summer's long-lost brother! A nice wrap-up to the planned trilogy of books. although I'm intrigued to read the remaining titles
May 5, 2009
I read this when I was a teenager. One of my all-time favorite series.
June 19, 2024
Did I love the final book in the original trilogy? Well no. Do I like Summer as a protagonist? Well no. I think these books are perfectly fine fluff pieces that are fun and easy to read. Of all the characters I like Summer the least. Some spoilers ahead. Summer still believes JT might be her brother and that storyline is drawn out for almost the whole book until the obvious conclusion that he isn’t. (I found it pretty obvious who her brother was going to be from book one) I did like that JT and Marquez got back together, as she was my favorite character throughout the trilogy. Diana turns the tape of Ross and his father admitting to the rape and bribery to have her keep quiet to the tabloid and in the aftermath Ross drowns and his father resigns. It’s kind of a quick afterthought of a big lead up. Also Diana and Diver getting together was weird to me. But I digress. The real plot I thought was super stupid was Sean, Summers dream boy from back home shows up and he is instantly attracted to her. Which fine that’s coincidental but whatever, but the whole last book and most of this book Summer is in love with Seth, but is scared because after the summer when they go back home they will be a hundred miles apart so she become a slut and keeps seeing Sean and lets him kiss her multiple times. I hate Summer just saying. Then at the end of summer party she gets drunk and Sean gets date rapey and she’s like you’re a jerk, but it’s too late Seth saw them kiss. Omg. The next day after she deals with her hangover she realizes love is real and she loves Seth, so she goes to tell him only to be told by his grandfather that he left for home and is on the plane back now. When Summer realizes she has six whole minutes to get to the plane to stop him she makes a dash for the airport. Now this must be some nineties magic as she not only gets to the airport but through security and buys a ticket in those six minutes and makes the plane where they of course make up and kiss. Totally disgusting. Oh and who else is on the plane the damn tarot lady from the origins plane to Florida. I hate this book. I am now lowering my stars to three. And I have five more books to read. Kill me now.
August 20, 2024
This trilogy wrapped up just as a 90s YA novel should, full of charming nostalgia and quirky moments. The ending, with its almost impossible airport scene, feels like a sweet nod to a simpler time when such romantic gestures were the norm. Sure, I wish there were more details, especially around the final moments, but that almost adds to the 90s vibe—a bit of mystery and magic left in the air, much like the tarot card lady ready to shuffle the future once more. This series is a perfect throwback, meant to be enjoyed as a warm, nostalgic ride through the past.
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July 12, 2013
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This is the last book in Summer's summer. I think this was a nice conclusion to the series and wrapped up things nicely.
The longer I kept reading, the more these characters' flaws showed through. Summer is a bit of a slut. I mean, she says she and Seth are official, and then she's kissing Sean. Yet... she "loves him"? Excuse me, they've known each other for 2 months. But whatever, I will pretend that that is forgivable. Diana annoys me because she feels like revenge is justified. And Marquez, she draws back every time she feels too emotionally involved. It just begins to feel a little bit unrealistic.
Despite that, I think that this is a fun summer series (no pun intended) and if you're looking for a really easy read, try this. 3.5 out of 5 stars.
This is the last book in Summer's summer. I think this was a nice conclusion to the series and wrapped up things nicely.
The longer I kept reading, the more these characters' flaws showed through. Summer is a bit of a slut. I mean, she says she and Seth are official, and then she's kissing Sean. Yet... she "loves him"? Excuse me, they've known each other for 2 months. But whatever, I will pretend that that is forgivable. Diana annoys me because she feels like revenge is justified. And Marquez, she draws back every time she feels too emotionally involved. It just begins to feel a little bit unrealistic.
Despite that, I think that this is a fun summer series (no pun intended) and if you're looking for a really easy read, try this. 3.5 out of 5 stars.
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