About The Book

For the first printing only! This paperback features sprayed stenciled edges while the special edition supply lasts.

New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson’s blockbuster novel about a shy teen having the most unexpected summer ever now has a beautiful new look!

The Pre-Sloane Emily didn’t go to parties, she barely talked to guys, she didn’t do anything crazy. Enter Sloane, social tornado and the best kind of best friend—the one who yanks you out of your shell.

But right before what should have been an epic summer, Sloane just…disappears. No note. No calls. No texts. No Sloane. There’s just a random to-do list. On it, thirteen Sloane-selected-definitely-bizarre-tasks that Emily would never try…unless they could lead back to her best friend.

Apple Picking at Night? Ok, easy enough.

Dance Until Dawn? Sure. Why not?

Kiss a Stranger? Wait…what?

Getting through Sloane’s list would mean a lot of firsts. But Emily has this whole unexpected summer ahead of her, and the help of Frank Porter (totally unexpected) to check things off. Who knows what she’ll find?

Go Skinny Dipping? Um…

About The Author

Photograph (c) Gina Stock

Morgan Matson is the New York Times bestselling author of six books for teens, including Since You’ve Been Gone and Save the Date, and the middle grade novel The Firefly Summer. She lives in Los Angeles but spends part of every summer in the Pocono Mountains. Visit her at MorganMatson.com.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (May 6, 2014)
  • Length: 464 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781442435025
  • Grades: 7 and up
  • Ages: 12 - 99
  • Lexile ® 970L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®

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Raves and Reviews

"Matson’s characters feel like familiar, comforting friends.... It’s a sweet, leisurely read with a title that, thanks to Kelly Clarkson, begs to be shouted out loud."

– Publishers Weekly

"A winning blend of touching moments, memorable characters and situational humor takes readers to a surprising revelation at the story’s end."

– Kirkus

"Readers will root for Emily.... A thoroughly enjoyable book with a terrific romantic subplot and an ending that ties up the loose ends believably and satisfyingly."

– School Library Journal

Morgan Matson "creates a time-and-space experience for teens that might actually interrupt their social media convos until they’re finished reading."

– Booklist

"Matson writes with humor and the rare ability to outline a character in a few, well-chosen words.... This engaging story is a solid choice for both school and public libraries."

– VOYA

"We fell crazy in love with these characters."

– Justine Magazine

"After reading Since You’ve Been Gone, I’m placing Morgan Matson on my list of Authors Whose Books I’ll Always Read."

– "Hello Giggles'

Awards and Honors

  • ILA Young Adults' Choices
  • Kansas NEA Reading Circle List High School Title
  • Gateway Readers Award Final Nominee (MO)
  • ALA/YALSA Teens' Top Ten - NOMINEE
  • Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award Nominee
  • Arkansas Teen Book Award

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