Books with title Memories of Summer

An old favorite coming back to tug at your heart again.From Booklist: "13-year-old Lyric, her older sister, Summer, and their father move to Flint, Michigan, from rural Virginia, Summer (who has always been a little odd) makes a swift and frightening slide….and Lyric must steel herself to the fact that she has lost the motherly, beautiful sister of her childhood. As always, White excels at the music of hill-country speech, but here proves she has an ear for city voices as well. The 1955 setting is authentic but not distracting to the themes of loss, grief, and acceptance." "Distinct and startlingly beautiful," says Horn Book. "White's most moving offering to date."Memories of Summer was named by the American Library Association as one of the top ten books of 2001 for young adults, and by School Library Journal as one of the best books of the year. Now available in six languages, the book's reputation has mellowed into one of those endearing favorites that readers of all ages cannot forget..

By the author of the Newbery Honor book Belle Prater's BoyIt is the mid-1950s, and Lyrics familys dream is finally coming true -- they are moving from the backwoods of southwest Virginia to Flint, Michigan, where her father hopes to get an assembly-line job for a car manufacturer. Thirteen-year-old Lyric has always been close to and admired her older sister, Summer, who is pretty and popular. But in their new hometown, Summer unexpectedly and drastically changes. She becomes remote, speaks gibberish, stops taking care of her appearance, wont go to high school, and then seems to have hallucinations. Lyric and her father try to cope with the devastating effects of Summers mental illness, but, sadly, there is no bringing the old Summer back. Ruth White has written a heart-wrenching novel which, despite the sad and serious subject matter, offers readers humor and hope and most of all love.

Newbery Honor Winner Ruth White gives readers an unforgettable story of one girl’s experience growing up with a sister that develops schizophrenia. It’s 1955 when 13-year-old Lyric moves with her father and older sister, Summer, from a small Virginia town to the big industrial city of Flint, Michigan. Summer has always been a little odd, but shortly after the move, things take a turn for the worse when she starts talking to imaginary people and having frightening episodes of paranoia. When she slips out of reality and into the depths of schizophrenia, the devoted Lyric can no longer reach her.Lyric loves her sister but is torn between taking constant care of Summer and enjoying her own youth. Soon a decision will have to be made that will affect their lives forever.

Sometimes, we reach the end of a story and realize there is more to be told. This is the case with Sea of Memories, a collection of novellas set in the world of Never Forgotten. Fans of this series will not be disappointed!Travel with Meara and Kieran to North America where they visit her grandparents and his family. Along the way, stop at Mirage, the dance club where the couple first met, and see the encounter from Kieran's point of view.Struck in the Club - On the orders of his father, Kieran travels to Nova Scotia to spy on David's daughter. After an encounter in a dance club, he may have found more than he bargained for.Journey to the past and meet Kieran's mom, Sera. Learn why she is no longer part of their lives.What Will Be - Sera is a Selkie who enjoys her family and her daily routine of solitude. While out on one of her morning swims, she finds an injured man floating in the ocean. Unable to see anyone suffer, she rescues him, even after the warnings she received as a child about the evilness of human males. He may be safe now, but is she?Go back to where it all started and discover along with Meara how her parents met and fell in love.A Rock and A Hard Place – Visiting his maternal grandparents in Nova Scotia, David is determined to find out who murdered his parents and why. He doesn't expect the evidence to take him to a small fishing village called Peggy's Cove. He certainly doesn't expect to find love there, especially when it comes in the form of a spunky little brunette… and a human one at that.Finally, join Meara, Ula, and other friends old and new to remember the past, celebrate the present, and anticipate the future.Something Blue - Ula's been invited to a banquet at Ronac in her niece's honor. Because it will be Meara's first Christmas without her mom, Ula convinces her boyfriend, Vesh, and others that they need to throw a surprise holiday celebration. Selkies don't celebrate Christmas and neither do the Blue Men of the Minch. It will be a holiday full of surprises for all.With over 300 five-star ratings on Goodreads, the Never Forgotten series is a Best Book Award-finalist young adult paranormal romance series that will appeal to fans of House of Royale by Jaymin Eve, Sirangel by Lucia Ashta, and Born of Water by A.L. Knorr. Novels inThe Never Forgotten Series by Kelly Risser:Never ForgottenCurrent ImpressionsAlways RememberedSea of Memories

A Junior Library Guild Selection In 1955, thirteen-year-old Lyric moves with her dad, Poppy, and older sister, Summer, from a tucked-away holler in Virginia to the big industrial city of Flint, Michigan. Getting out of Glory Bottom is a dream-come-true for both girls, but after a hopeful beginning up north, Summer's funny ways start to turn serious. She drops first out of school, then out of society almost completely. Her descent into mental illness is described through the eyes of Lyric, who loves her sister deeply yet feels increasing frustration, embarrassment, and anger about Summer's disease.

3 CDs In 1955, thirteen-year-old Lyric, her older sister Summer, and their widowed father pack the car. Poor yet hopeful, they move from the hills of Virginia to Flint, Michigan, where "Poppy" plans to find factory work. Once they are in Michigan, Lyric and Summer love the excitement of the city. Lyric makes friends at her new school, but Summer feels like an outcast. Soon, the close bond between the two sisters begins to dissolve. Lyric always knew that Summer was a bit odd, but now Summer withdraws more and more into a fantasy world. Filled with love and pain, Memories of Summer is Lyric’s story of her sister’s descent into mental illness. Newbery Award-winning Ruth White is noted for her ability to capture the conflicts and emotions that affect many young adults. Narrator Kate Forbes’gentle voice captures both the sisters and their changing world.

Stephen Kasten, a teenage boy from the small town of Dyson, is quickly brought into a fight against a drug lord, who may have contributed to the death of his parents. He finds love, and true friendship, while fighting a battle never meant for someone his age. A fast paced, young adult novel that shows the pain that loved ones face, when one of their family has been caught in the grip of drug addiction

"Summertime Memories"This is Book No. 4 entitled "Summertime Memories" in the 6 part series "My Years In Middle School".Follow the adventures of Nancy Jane and her two best friends Helen Schunter and Karen Stamm as they experience school, boys, bullying, getting even, dealing with Nancy Janes' nemesis Lois Talker and more.Other titles in this series include:Book #1 – The Summer BeforeBook #2 – Is This Love?Book #3 – Scanner In My NeighborhoodBook #5 – Girl's RevengeBook #6 – Lookout High School, Here We Come!Following is an excerpt from Book #4 "Summertime Memories".“KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK! KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!” came a loud pounding on our front door. The irritating noise broke the silence of the beautiful Saturday summer morning that had existed in our house until that moment. One eyelid popped open and I quickly rolled my eye to my alarm clock beside my bed to see what time is was... eight o’clock straight up.“KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK! KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!” the sharp sound once again broke the peaceful silence.As the nighttime cobwebs cleared, my mind focused on, “Who could that be so early on a weekend morning? Was it one of the countless deliveries that my brother Tommy had been getting lately? It seems Tommy was obsessed with fixing up his new old car. Lately he’d been ordering every kind of gadget possible to make his car look and sound better. I’d seen shiny mufflers come through our front door. One day it was a set of chrome wheels I think. And then there was the big flat box with cartoon floor mats. Yes, Tommy’s car was becoming quite a show piece.”“Oh good morning Ruby,” Mom’s voice from down the hallway interrupted my mind wanderings. “What brings you to my house so early on a Saturday morning?”“GOOD MORNING RUBY! OH NO IT’S RUBY SHELL! SHE’S COME TO GET US! SHE’S GOING POSTAL! I’VE GOT TO WARN MY MOM BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!” I was instantly wide awake now and my thoughts continued. “Ruby Shell has come to pay us back for humiliating her at Middle School the last week of my Seventh grade year. Oh no, my Mom and I are too young to die!”I quietly slipped out from under my summertime bright floral sheets and onto the floor. In stealth mode I quickly made my way to the bedroom door and slowly cracked it open so as to get a good look down the long hallway to the front door of our home.At the end of the hallway and past the living room was my Mom standing in an open doorway conversing with Ruby Shell. I strained to listen intensely so I could capture every word that was drifting down the long hallway towards my bedroom.“Oh Ruby I’m very sorry for what happened too,” my Mom said to Ruby. “But what you had been doing was pretty hurtful. You have to admit that you know?”“I know,” replied an apologetic Ruby, “but they didn’t have to be so mean to me in front of the entire Hicston Middle School. That’s not the reason that I’m here though. I came to apologize to you and Jack, and your kids Nancy Jane and Tommy.”“WHAT! Did I hear Ruby Shell say, SHE came to apologize to us?” I thought to myself. “This is unbelievable. Ruby Shell should be apologizing to the entire City of Hicston or maybe to all of Northern California. What she had been doing for so many years, listening in on our personal telephone calls was despicable!”“Now Ruby I think it’s best if we just let this whole thing pass,” my Mom replied to Ruby Shell. “Just go back home and let’s forget it ever happened if we possibly can. We’ve got a lot of plans this summer. I just want to forget the past and enjoy myself and my kids this summer. That OK with you Ruby?”Before Ruby could really get out a good answer I watched as my Mom said, “Good!” and closed the door in front of Ruby. I still think my Mom was PO’ed about the diaper incident at Ruby’s house when I was four years old.

Stephen Kasten, a teenage boy from the small town of Dyson, is quickly brought into a fight against a drug lord, who may have contributed to the death of his parents. He finds love, and true friendship, while fighting a battle never meant for someone his age. A fast paced, young adult novel that shows the pain that loved ones face, when one of their family has been caught in the grip of drug addiction