The Summer Switch-Off

Luna, Rory, and Jodie are on a holiday at Casa Dorada, a digital detox retreat. They are supposed to be having the time of their lives, but they are all miserable instead. Luna's relationship broke up, Rory is studying law instead of art, and Jodie is exhausted from studying. Will the girls be able to escape their problems or will this be a summer they will never forget?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 480 pages
Publication date: 11 May 2023
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Luna, Rory, and Jodie were supposed to be having the time of their lives, but instead, they were all completely miserable. Luna had thought her first year at university was perfect until her relationship broke up, and she realized that her old school friends might be ghosting her. She had never felt so lonely. Rory's passion was art, and she loved promoting it on her social media, but she wanted to fit in with her sensible family, so she had signed up to study law. It sounded like the most boring thing on earth. And as for Jodie, she had put her all into getting top marks at university, but she couldn't remember the last time she had a night out or a date. Her life was great on paper, but she was exhausted.

Desperate for an escape, the girls booked themselves on a holiday that was meant to be perfect for solo travelers. The idyllic resort of Casa Dorada was actually a digital detox retreat, which meant no phones! And that was not even the biggest disaster waiting for them.

As they arrived at the resort, they were greeted by a group of friendly locals who promised them a memorable summer. The girls were excited to explore the resort and enjoy the peace and quiet. However, things quickly took a turn for the worse.

The girls discovered that the resort was not as idyllic as it seemed. The food was terrible, the rooms were dirty, and the staff was unhelpful. They were bored out of their minds and had nothing to do. They tried to make the best of it, but they were constantly frustrated and disappointed.

One day, the girls decided to explore the nearby town. They were excited to see what it had to offer and to get away from the resort. However, they quickly realized that the town was just as boring as the resort. They had seen everything there was to see in a matter of hours, and they were back at the resort, feeling even more miserable than before.

As the days went by, the girls started to realize that they were not alone in their misery. They had met a group of other travelers who were also struggling to make the best of their stay at the resort. They had formed a bond and were supporting each other through their struggles.

One day, the girls decided to take matters into their own hands. They sneaked out of the resort and explored the surrounding area. They stumbled upon a beautiful beach and spent the day swimming, sunbathing, and enjoying the clear blue water. It was the perfect escape from their miserable lives.

As the sun began to set, the girls sat on the beach, watching the waves roll in. They talked about their dreams and aspirations, and they realized that they were not so different after all. They had all been through similar struggles and had all come to the same conclusion.

The girls decided to make the most of their remaining time at the resort. They organized a beach party and invited all of the other travelers to join them. They danced, laughed, and enjoyed each other's company. It was the perfect ending to a perfect summer.

As they boarded the plane to return home, the girls felt a sense of sadness. They had had the time of their lives, but they knew that they would never forget the memories they had made at Casa Dorada. They had learned that life is not always easy, but that it is important to embrace the challenges and to find joy in the simplest of things.

In conclusion, Luna, Rory, and Jodie were supposed to be having the time of their lives, but instead, they were all completely miserable. They had thought that their first year at university was perfect, but it turned out to be a disaster. They had signed up to study law, which sounded like the most boring thing on earth, and they had put their all into getting top marks at university, but they couldn't remember the last time they had a night out or a date. They were desperate for an escape, and they booked themselves on a holiday that was meant to be perfect for solo travelers. The idyllic resort of Casa Dorada was actually a digital detox retreat, which meant no phones! And that was not even the biggest disaster waiting for them.

As they arrived at the resort, they were greeted by a group of friendly locals who promised them a memorable summer. The girls were excited to explore the resort and enjoy the peace and quiet. However, things quickly took a turn for the worse. The food was terrible, the rooms were dirty, and the staff was unhelpful. They were bored out of their minds and had nothing to do. They tried to make the best of it, but they were constantly frustrated and disappointed.

One day, the girls decided to explore the nearby town. They were excited to see what it had to offer and to get away from the resort. However, they quickly realized that the town was just as boring as the resort. They had seen everything there was to see in a matter of hours, and they were back at the resort, feeling even more miserable than before.

As the days went by, the girls started to realize that they were not alone in their misery. They had met a group of other travelers who were also struggling to make the best of their stay at the resort. They had formed a bond and were supporting each other through their struggles.

One day, the girls decided to take matters into their own hands. They sneaked out of the resort and explored the surrounding area. They stumbled upon a beautiful beach and spent the day swimming, sunbathing, and enjoying the clear blue water. It was the perfect escape from their miserable lives.

As the sun began to set, the girls sat on the beach, watching the waves roll in. They talked about their dreams and aspirations, and they realized that they were not so different after all. They had all been through similar struggles and had all come to the same conclusion.

The girls decided to make the most of their remaining time at the resort. They organized a beach party and invited all of the other travelers to join them. They danced, laughed, and enjoyed each other's company. It was the perfect ending to a perfect summer.

As they boarded the plane to return home, the girls felt a sense of sadness. They had had the time of their lives, but they knew that they would never forget the memories they had made at Casa Dorada. They had learned that life is not always easy, but that it is important to embrace the challenges and to find joy in the simplest of things.

Weight: 332g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241631744