Books by Sarah Dessen

Sarah Dessen writes middle grade and young adult for ages 12–18, exploring themes of friendship & social, growing up, family & siblings.

Standalone Books

Keeping the Moon

Sarah Dessen

Colie hides behind a quiet shell until a summer spent at the Last Chance Diner with her eccentric aunt reveals the true

Ages 12–17

Dreamland

Sarah Dessen

Sixteen-year-old Caitlin falls under the spell of the seductive Rogerson Biscoe, only to find herself trapped in an incr

Ages 14–18

Lock and Key

Sarah Dessen

Abandoned by her mother, Ruby moves into a world of wealth and private schools where she must decide if she is brave eno

Ages 12–18

The Moon and More

Sarah Dessen

Emaline's quiet summer before college is turned upside down by a romance with a visiting filmmaker who challenges her pl

Ages 12–18

Saint Anything

Sarah Dessen

For the teenager who feels like a secondary character in their own life, navigating the messy aftermath of a sibling's m

Ages 13–18

Once and for All

Sarah Dessen

For the teen processing a painful breakup or the loss of a first love. This summer story explores how to open your heart

Ages 12–18

The Rest of the Story

Sarah Dessen

Emma Saylor spends a summer between two worlds at North Lake, uncovering her mother's past and finding herself caught be

Ages 13–18

Along for the Ride

Sarah Dessen

Auden spends her final summer before college in a seaside town, embarking on late-night quests to experience the childho

Ages 14–18

The Truth About Forever

Sarah Dessen

For the teenager struggling to stay composed after a major loss, this story explores how letting go of perfection can le

Ages 14–18

What Happened to Goodbye

Sarah Dessen

Mclean constantly reinvents herself with every move, but as she settles into a new town, she must decide if she is final

Ages 12–18