The Second Summer of the Sisterhood (Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Series, Book 2)
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373 pages · Released 2004 · Delacorte
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The Second Summer of the Sisterhood (Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Series, Book 2) parent’s guide: what’s inside
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This is the second book in a beloved and widely-read young adult series centered on four teenage girls navigating friendship, identity, and relationships during summer. The content is age-appropriate for middle and high schoolers, with mild language, some romantic storylines with emotional complexity, and occasional references to family trauma. The book emphasizes positive values like loyalty, self-discovery, and support among friends, with strong character development and relatable coming-of-age themes.
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Brashares returns to the beloved characters she brought to life in her first novel, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, for a new installment that's equally authentic and engaging. With a bit of last summer's sand in the pockets, the Traveling Pants and the Sisterhood that wears them embark on their 16th summer.... Brashares returns to the beloved characters she brought to life in her first novel, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, for a new installment that's equally authentic and engaging. With a bit of last summer's sand in the pockets, the Traveling Pants and the Sisterhood that wears them embark on their 16th summer. With a bit of last summer's sand in the pockets, the Traveling Pants and the Sisterhood that wears them embark on their second summer together. Bridget: Impulsively sets off for Alabama, wanting to both confront and avoid her demons... but she can't keep the truth from the Pants. Carmen: Is concerned that her mother is making a fool of herself over a man. When she discovers that her mom borrowed the Pants to wear on a date, she's certain of it. Tibby: Makes a movie she'd like to be proud of... while the Pants keep alive the memory of a friend who could see beyond appearances. Lena: Has spent months hiding from love... only to find that she's at last ready to put on the Pants and let them lead her where they will. Bridget: Impulsively sets off for Alabama, wanting to both confront her demons about her family and avoid them all at once. Lena: Spends a blissful week with Kostos, making the unexplainable silence that follows his visit even more painful. Carmen: Is concerned that her mother is making a fool of herself over a man. When she discovers that her mother borrowed the Pants to wear on a date, she's certain of it. Tibby: Not about to spend another summer working at Wallman's, she takes a film course only to find it's what happens off-camera that teaches her the mos
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- Young adult fiction
- Conduct of life
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- Female friendship
- Best friends
- Jeans (Clothing)
- Friendship
- Pants
- Summer
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ISBN 9780385731058 · Delacorte