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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Publisher	‎Month9Books, LLC (April 21, 2020)
Language	‎English
Paperback	‎302 pages
ISBN-10	‎1951710118
ISBN-13	‎978-1951710118
Reading age	‎13 - 17 years
Grade level	‎7 - 9
Item Weight	‎12.8 ounces
Dimensions	‎5.5 x 0.7 x 8.5 inches
Best Sellers Rank	#1,409,901 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #406 in Teen & Young Adult Magical Realism Fiction #1,750 in Teen & Young Adult Contemporary Fantasy #3,092 in Teen & Young Adult Coming of Age Fantasy
Customer Reviews	4.8 out of 5 stars 54Reviews

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Annette 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 Scott5.0 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 Kindle 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 LGD5.0 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 Julie5.0 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 Carolyn 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 Joan 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 Michael 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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