Characters
Who is the main character and narrator of the story?
Isabel “Belly” Conklin
Who says: “It was the summer I turned pretty. The summer everything began.”
Belly
Where do Belly and her family spend every summer?
Cousins Beach
The location where Belly spends her summers with the Fisher family.
Cousins Beach
What sport does Belly play?
volleyball
Which brother is fun, outgoing, and often teases Belly?
Jeremiah Fisher
Who says: “You’re my best friend. I don’t want to lose you.”
Jeremiah
What major change does Belly notice about herself this summer?
She “turned pretty,” people start seeing her differently.
The special event that marks Belly feeling grown up each summer.
the debutante ball
What food does Belly love most at the beach house?
Popsicles
Which brother is quiet, moody, and often hides his feelings?
Conrad Fisher
Who says: “For me, everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August.”
Conrad
Who does Belly go to the debutante ball with?
Jeremiah
The first thing Belly usually does when she arrives at the beach house.
unpacking and exploring the beach
What nickname do the boys call Isabel?
Belly
Who is Belly’s best friend at home (not at the beach house)?
Taylor Jewel
Who says: “She made me feel like I was her own daughter.”
Belly
What surprise twist happens at the end of the book about Belly’s feelings?
She admits her heart belongs to Conrad
A summer activity Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah often do together in the evenings.
swimming or playing at the beach
What do Belly and the Fisher kids often eat together during summer nights?
s’mores
Which character is like a second mom to Belly, warm and loving?
Susannah Fisher
Who says: “Things couldn’t stay the same forever.”
Belly
What is one major secret Susannah is keeping from everyone?
She is battling cancer
The seasonal change everyone notices at the end of the book, showing the end of summer.
summer ending / saying goodbye
What season does the book mostly take place in?
summer