The First Last Day
The First Last Day by Dorian Cirrone, published by Simon and Schuster on June 7, 2016, is a middle grade novel that explores the complexities of time and growing up. In this story, eleven-year-old Haleigh Adams discovers a set of magical paints that allows her to relive her last day of summer at the New Jersey shore. Initially excited about the prospect of an endless summer with her friend Kevin, Haleigh soon realizes that her wish may come with unforeseen consequences.
As Haleigh navigates the challenges of her time loop, she grapples with the secrets her parents have kept from her and the realities of moving forward in life. The narrative delves into themes of friendship, family dynamics, and the concept of time, presenting readers with a thoughtful exploration of the choices we make. With 240 pages, this edition invites readers to reflect on the balance between holding on to cherished moments and embracing the inevitable changes that come with growing up.
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The magic of summer comes to life in this enchanting middle grade debut about an eleven-year-old girl who must save the future by restarting time after she realizes that her wish to relive the last day of summer may not have been such a great thing after all.
What if you could get a do-over—a chance to relive a day in your life over and over again until you got it right? Would you?
After finding a mysterious set of paints in her backpack, eleven-year-old Haleigh Adams paints a picture of her last day at the New Jersey shore. When she wakes up the next morning, Haleigh finds that her wish for an endless summer with her new friend Kevin has come true. At first, she’s thrilled, but Haliegh soon learns that staying in one place—and time—comes with a price.
And when Haleigh realizes her parents have been keeping a secret, she is faced with a choice: do nothing and miss out on the good things that come with growing up or find the secret of the time loop she’s trapped in and face the inevitable realities of moving on.
As she and Kevin set out to find the source of the magic paints, Haleigh worries it might be too late. Will she be able to restart time? Or will it be the biggest mistake of her life?
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