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Bicentennial Summer

A Coming of Age Journey Across America

​​​“An engaging coming-of-age novel that tackles all the messy and beautiful parts of being a family.” Kirkus Reviews

 

“Highly recommended reading, regardless of your favorite genre; it will stay with you for a long time.” Readers’ Favorite

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“Coming-of-age road trip novel alive with incident and a fraught father/daughter relationship.” BookLife by Publishers Weekly

 

“…engaging, accessible, and filled with period detail that will transport readers back to 1976. Berelson has a gift for dialogue that rings true to a child’s perspective…” Seattle Book Review

Bicentennial Summer, Berelson's debut novel, based on her real family's roadtrip, is a captivating coming-of-age story that takes readers on a transformative road trip across the United States.

 

Join the protagonist as she navigates through personal growth, historical landmarks, and the diverse tapestry of American culture. 

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Mary Berelson, author of Bicentennial Summer, shares her life with her husband, Scott. Though retired, she remains inspired by the joy and curiosity of young learners and continues to spend time in the classroom. Away from her writing and teaching, she treasures being a grandmother and finds renewal exploring the natural world around her.
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© 2025 by Mary Berelson

Blue Pierre Press

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