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The Best Week That Never Happened
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GRAND PRIZE WINNER - Dante Rossetti Book Award in Young Adult Fiction
#1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Magical Realism Fiction 
Winner - Best Fiction - The Young Adult Book Awards
Silver Medal - Young Adult Fiction - Moonbeam Children''s Book Awards
Finalist - Young Adult Fiction - International Book Awards
Finalist - Young Adult Fiction - Best Book Awards 2020
Finalist - Young New Adult Fiction - Next Generation Indie Book Awards
Novel of Excellence - YA Fiction - Author''s Circle Book Awards
 
After her parents'' bitter divorce, family vacations to the Big Island in Hawaii ceased. But across the miles, eighteen-year-old Tegan Rossi remains connected to local Kai Kapule, her best friend from childhood. Now, Tegan finds herself alone and confused about how she got to the Big Island. With no wallet, no cell phone, purse, or plane ticket, Tegan struggles to piece together what happened. She must have come to surprise-visit Kai. Right?

As the teens grow even closer, Tegan pushes aside her worries and gets swept away in the vacation of her dreams. But each morning, Tegan startles awake from nightmares that become more difficult to ignore. Something is eerily amiss. Why is there a strange gap in her memory? Why can''t she reach her parents or friends from home? And what''s with the mysterious hourglass tattoo over her heart?

Kai promises to help Tegan figure out what is going on. But the answers they find only lead to more questions. As the week unfolds, Tegan will experience the magic of first love, the hope of second chances, and the bittersweet joy and grief of being human.

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"In Dallas Woodburn''s magical story of young love, two childhood soulmates are reunited after a tragic event,opening the door to forgiveness, grace, and healing. With its subtle blend of magic and reality, The Best Week That Never Happened reveals much about the power of love to rise above obstacles that seem insurmountable."  --Foreword Reviews
 
"A poignant and gripping heart-tug of a page-turner filled with heart and hope. I couldn''t put it down.Magic." -- Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author, All the Bright Places
 
"This debut novel is captivating and moving. A dazzling, emotional story of love, loss, and living in the moment." -- Kirkus Reviews
 
"Dallas Woodburn weaves a bitter sweet love story between star-crossed lovers--thwarted not only by distance but also by insurmountable tragedy. This captivating, poignant story is perfect for teens on the brink of discovering who they are and what really matters." -- Natalie Lund, author of We Speak in Storms
 
" The Best Week That Never Happened by Dallas Woodburn combines love,mystery, and magic set against a Hawaiian backdrop." - Hypable
 
A Reedsy Discovery MUST READ: "This book is a rare gem that will make you appreciate everything and everyone that you have in your life." --Sigy George, Reviewer

From the Author

This is my first published novel, and I am so thrilled it is making its way out into the world! More than three years of writing, research and revising went into The Best Week That Never Happened. While it is hard to pinpoint exactly where ideas come from, I began writing this novel after one of my best friends was killed in a car accident. She was always such a huge fan of my writing, and I hope this book makes her proud.

About the Author

Dallas Woodburn is the author of the short story collection  Woman, Running Late, in a Dress and the novel  The Best Week That Never Happened . A former John Steinbeck Fellow in Creative Writing and a current San Francisco Writers Grotto Fellow, her work has been honored with the Cypress & Pine Short Fiction Award, the international Glass Woman Prize, second place in the American Fiction Prize, and four Pushcart Prize nominations. She is also the host of the popular book-lovers podcast "Overflowing Bookshelves" and founder of the organization Write On! Books (writeonbooks.org) that empowers youth through reading and writing endeavors. Dallas lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her amazing husband and adorable daughter. Connect with her at dallaswoodburnauthor.com.

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The Best Week That Never HappenedAnnette S5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase I couldn''t put it down! Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2020 I found this book to be a compelling and heart-warming page-turner. I am not a young adult by any means, yet it captivated my interest big time. Woven into this story I found hope, wisdom, and joy. Reading this book was a burst of fun and a drink of positivity for my... See more I found this book to be a compelling and heart-warming page-turner. I am not a young adult by any means, yet it captivated my interest big time. Woven into this story I found hope, wisdom, and joy. Reading this book was a burst of fun and a drink of positivity for my soul. Cannot wait for the next book from Dallas Woodburn! 6 people found this helpful Helpful Report The Best Week That Never HappenedScott5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Terrific book! Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2020 Terrific book. First novel or twentieth, it’s a great read. YA is not my regular genre, but the book came highly recommended and I’m glad it did. Put me down now for the next one she writes! 4 people found this helpful Helpful Report The Best Week That Never HappenedKindle Customer5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Delightful debut novel! Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2020 I read this debut novel by Dallas Woodburn and highly recommend it to all book lovers! This delightful story made me cry and laugh out loud! At different points I thought I had the story line all figured out- only to be completely and pleasantly surprised. Order your copy... See more I read this debut novel by Dallas Woodburn and highly recommend it to all book lovers! This delightful story made me cry and laugh out loud! At different points I thought I had the story line all figured out- only to be completely and pleasantly surprised. Order your copy today and enjoy! 4 people found this helpful Helpful Report The Best Week That Never HappenedLGD5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Romance, magic and life choices Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2020 Enjoyed this book a lot! the romance was sweet, and made me enjoy the magic of falling in love. You will feel the pulse of the big island and think about what it means to really live each day the way you want to. 6 people found this helpful Helpful Report The Best Week That Never HappenedJulie5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase A great read for all ages! Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2020 I can’t get enough of this novel by Dallas Woodburn! She tells a wonderful story of love, vulnerability, and loss. The book is gripping from the first page all the way to the last. While geared toward a YA audience, “The Best Week That Never Happened” is a book that will... See more I can’t get enough of this novel by Dallas Woodburn! She tells a wonderful story of love, vulnerability, and loss. The book is gripping from the first page all the way to the last. While geared toward a YA audience, “The Best Week That Never Happened” is a book that will captivate readers young and old. You don’t want to miss this one! 6 people found this helpful Helpful Report The Best Week That Never HappenedCarolyn M.5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Couldn’t stop reading! Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2020 This book was hard to put down! I loved the vivid descriptions of Hawaii and the relationship that blossoms between Kai and T while they search for answers. I would definitely recommend this book to middle/high schoolers and anyone who is interested in YA novels. 3 people found this helpful Helpful Report The Best Week That Never HappenedJoan Redding5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase TREAT YOURSELF TO THE BEST WEEK THAT NEVER HAPPENED Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2020 I loved this book and was immediately drawn into the story and finished it in two sittings. Dallas is an outstanding writer and throughout the book I would read her words more than once because they were so descriptive and beautifully written. I could tell that what she... See more I loved this book and was immediately drawn into the story and finished it in two sittings. Dallas is an outstanding writer and throughout the book I would read her words more than once because they were so descriptive and beautifully written. I could tell that what she put on the page was deeply thought through and that she had put a lot of time into her novel. Kai and Tegan''s love story gave me goose bumps and her descriptions and details about the Big Island make me want to go there and see all of the places she wrote about. Treat yourself to THE BEST WEEK THAT NEVER HAPPENED. 4 people found this helpful Helpful Report The Best Week That Never HappenedMichael Swaidan5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Not just for young adults! Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2020 So refreshing to read a young adult novel that doesn’t rely on tired or cringeworthy tropes. No dystopian future with the perfect teen heroes. A beautiful story about two young teens who must work through their own fears and insecurities while supporting each other to be... See more So refreshing to read a young adult novel that doesn’t rely on tired or cringeworthy tropes. No dystopian future with the perfect teen heroes. A beautiful story about two young teens who must work through their own fears and insecurities while supporting each other to be their best (not perfect) possible self. All in front of the backdrop of an original and creative idea! Highly recommended! 4 people found this helpful Helpful Report
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