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Making Out
Series · 31
books · 1994-2015

Books in series

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#1

Zoey Fools Around

1994

They've all grown up together on a tiny island. They think they know everything about one another. . .but they're only just beginning to find out the truth,and it turns their world upside down. New couples are formed, friends become enemies, and secrets and unearthed. . . Katherine Applegate is the author of the hugely popular series as well as many other books for young readers. She lives in Minnesota.
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#2

Jake Finds Out

1994

When Jake finds out that his ex-girlfriend Zoey had deceived him and his new love Claire has also betrayed him, he decides to seek revenge. Original.
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#3

Nina Won't Tell

1994

Nina won't tellThey've all grown up together on a tiny island. They think they know everything about one another. . .but they're only just beginning to find out the truth. Nina won't tell that she's in love with Ben. Ben used to belong to her sister, Claire, and who knows what Claire would say if she found out., But even worse, if Nina discovers that Ben doesn't love her back. . .it will break her heart.
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#4

Ben's in Love

1994

Ben's in love with two girls: Claire, his longtime love, and Claire's sister, Nina, with whom he's shared a passionate kiss. Can he figure out which girl he loves most before he loses the both?
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#5

Claire Gets Caught

1994

Claire just can't mind her own business. It may be meddling, but she knows deep down inside, her friends desperately need her guidance. How would they every get by without her? The gang is going on a ski trip to Killington and everyone is sure they'll have a fantastic time. But with Claire along, there may be more trouble than fun. Claire means well, but her meddling is sure to turn the ski trip into anything but fantastic.
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#6

What Zoey Saw

1994

In the sixth book in this popular series, Zoey makes a shocking discovery. What Zoey saw is turning her life upside down. She used to think her family was perfect, that ehr parents were really in love. But what she saw changed all that. And it's making Zoey think about love in a whole different way.
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#7

Lucas Gets Hurt

1994

Seeking solace in Claire, who comforts him after Zoey leaves him to return to her old boyfriend, Lucas hides his new relationship from Zoey in the hope he can still win her back. Reprint.
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#8

Aisha Goes Wild

1994

Aisha goes wild They're all grown up together on a tiny island. they think they know everything about one another . . . but they're only just beginning to find out the truth. Aisha goes wild when a chance encounter rekindles all her old feelings about a guy named Jeff, who was her first great crush. She's promised her whole heart to Christopher, but will a part of it always belong to Jeff?
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#9

Zoey Plays Games

1996

They've all grown up together on a tiny island. They think they know everything about one another...but they're only just beginning to find out the truth. Zoey plays games with Aaron and sets off a wave of broken hearts. Because Lucas is in love with Zoey, Claire has vowed to make Aaron her own. But the island is too small for big secrets. Zoey plays games with Aaron and sets off a wave of broken hearts. Because Lucas is in love with Zoey, Claire has vowed to make Aaron her own. But the island is too small for big secrets.
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#10

Nina Shapes Up

1996

Desperate to keep Ben's love, Nina decides to transform herself and shape up when she discovers that Ben confronts an operation that could help him regain his eyesight. Original.
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#11

Ben Takes a Chance

1996

They've all grown up together on a tiny island. They think they know everything about one another...but they're only just beginning to find out the truth. Ben takes a chance that could completely change his life. He has coped just fine as a blind guy, but now he's risking an operation that could restore his sight. Who will he be if he can see? Will his secret dreams really come true? They've all grown up together on a tiny island. They think they know everything about one another...but they're only just beginning to find out the truth. Ben takes a chance that could completely change his life. He has coped just fine as a blind guy, but now he's risking an operation that could restore his sight. Who will he be if he can see? Will his secret dreams really come true?
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#12

Claire Can't Lose

1996

Claire can't lose in the game of love. For once she's found her soulmate - a manipulative schemer just like herself. And she'll do whatever it takes to make Aaron forget Zoey for ever.
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#13

Don't Tell Zoey

1996

Just as Zoey finally realizes that she loves Lucas, the arrival of a gorgeous newcomer, Kate, who will be living with Lucas, threatens their romance. Original.
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#14

Aaron Lets Go

1996

Desperate to win back Claire, Aaron decides to risk hurting Kate in order to renew his relationship with his true love, but Claire might just have decided that she has had enough. Original.
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#15

Who Loves Kate?

1996

They've all grown up together on a tiny island. They think they know everything about one another...but they're only just beginning to find out the truth. Who loves Kate? She may never find out—unless the guy in question can summon up the courage to tell her. But with Kate still thinking about a boy she may never see again, and with nearly all the island couples breaking up, it looks as if Kate's dream romance may remain a dream forever.
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#16

Lara Gets Even

1996

Lara gets even with Kate because she can't bear to watch Kate stealing Jake. Kate's been searching for the boy who rescued her at Ben's party and now it seems she's about to find him. Can Lara dream up a scheme that will lead Kate straight to the wrong guy?
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#17

Two-Timing Aisha

1996

Two-timing Aisha doesn't like playing games with the two guys she loves. But how can she decide between Christopher, her long-time boyfriend, and brilliant but maddening David? Breaking up with either of them seems impossible, but keeping them both would be even harder.
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#18

Zoey Speaks Out

1996

Standing up Jake had not been Kate's intention, and it had definitely been Lara's fault, but unless Zoey speaks her piece on the matter, Jake will never know the truth. Original.
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#19

Kate Finds Love

1997

Kate finds love with Jake - the guy she's wanted for so long. At last they're together, and Kate intends to make sure nothing ever separates them again. But Jake's got a problem. Somehow he's got to persuade Kate to stay away from him - or pay a high price for love.
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#20

Never Trust Lara

1997

Never trust Lara - she's out for revenge. All her promises make her seem a reformed character, but deep down she's mad at Zoey for robbing her of Jake. All the island kids have something to hide. Now there will be no escape from scheming Lara.
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#21

Trouble with Aaron

1997

Trouble with Aaron - so what's new! Claire's crazy about the guy, but it's still hard to forget that she once hated him. Everyone seems determined to break them up, and now it looks as if Aaron's secretly seeing someone else. It's time for him to decide what he wants - or lose Claire for ever.
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#22

Always Loving Zoey

1997

Lucas tries to hold on to Zoey's love, but forces at work attempt to pull them apart.
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#23

Lara Gets Lucky

1997

Zoey doesn't realize that her boyfriend, Lucas, is acting strangely because he is attracted to her best friend, Nina.
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#24

Now Zoey's Alone

1997

Now Zoey's alone. At least, that's how it feels to Zoey. With Lucas and Nina behaving so strangely, how can she help but be suspicious? Maybe Lara's the one Zoey should turn to for the truth. Or maybe not.
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#25

Don't Forget Lara

1998

Don't forget Lara. As if anyone could! She's lied, schemed and manipulated herself into everyone's lives. But now she's turning her own life around, and it feels great. There's only one problem - the terrifying dreams that haunt her sleep.
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#26

Zoey's Broken Heart

1998

Zoey's broken heart. What can anyone say to make it feel better? Because the disaster that killed Lara, destroyed Zoey's home and injured her parents, has left Zoey devastated. And she's still so far from Lucas...
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#27

Falling for Claire

1998

Falling for Claire. That's what Paolo's doing, and Claire can't cope with it. She's used to fighting everyone - especially herself - and she can't believe that anyone could love her for who she is. Has Claire met her match at last?
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#28

Zoey Comes Home

1998

Zoey comes home. And "home" for Zoey is Lucas. They've always loved each other - even through the bad times - but sometimes love means forgiving the unforgivable.
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#1-2

The Islanders Vol. 1

2015

The first two books of Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant’s beloved series about New England’s most unforgettable teens-now available in one volume! Two years ago the tiny New England community on Chatham Island was rocked by tragedy—three teenagers had a terrible accident that left one dead. Now Lucas Cabral, the person responsible for the events on that fateful night, has returned. But life on the island isn’t the same, and everyone Lucas once considered a friend refuses to speak to him. Everyone except for Zoey Passmore. As Lucas and Zoey grow closer, Zoey risks tearing apart her close-knit group of friends if they discover the truth . . . that she’s falling for her boyfriend’s worst enemy. Now with a stunning new package, another generation of readers will be swept away by the romance, secrets, and betrayals of this close knit group of friends.
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#3-4

The Islanders Vol. 2

2015

The Islanders have known one another forever—but everyone has a secret. The third and fourth book in Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant’s electrifying series reach a whole new audience in this gorgeous omnibus edition. Nina has never been very interested in having a boyfriend. Especially since the only guy she’s ever really liked happens to be dating her sister, Claire. But when Ben and Claire break up Nina begins to wonder if it’s time she take a risk and put her heart on the line. The only problem is the other thing . . . the secret that Nina has never told anyone. The secret that has haunted her for years. Now Nina must decide if she can tell her friends the truth. And, if she does, whether it is possible Ben will ever look at her the same way again. The Islanders series continues with two more books by the critically acclaimed and bestselling authors Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant—now for the first time in one stunning bindup.
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#7-8

The Islanders Vol. 4

2015

For the Islanders, falling in love is easy . . . staying in love is a lot more difficult. The drama continues in the fourth omnibus edition of New York Times bestselling authors Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant's action-packed series. The first thing Christopher did when he moved to Chatham Island was try to convince Aisha she should give him a chance. And even though she was determined to resist his charms, Aisha soon found herself falling in love . . . until Christopher betrayed her. Now Christopher wants a second chance. But when an old boyfriend comes back into Aisha's life, she is forced to decide whether romance—with anyone—is really worth it. Is Aisha ready to risk her heart again? Formerly known as Making Out #7: Lucas Gets Hurt and Making Out #8: Aisha Goes Wild.

Authors

Katherine Applegate
Katherine Applegate
Author · 116 books

Katherine Applegate is the author of The One and Only Ivan, winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal. Her novel Crenshaw spent over twenty weeks on the New York Times children's bestseller list, and her first middle-grade stand-alone novel, the award-winning Home of the Brave, continues to be included on state reading lists, summer reading lists, and class reading lists. Katherine has written three picture books: The Buffalo Storm; The Remarkable True Story of Ivan, the Shopping Mall Gorilla (often used as a companion book to The One and Only Ivan for younger readers); and Sometimes You Fly (publishing in spring, 2018). For beginning readers, Katherine wrote Roscoe Riley Rules, a seven-book series. With her husband, Michael Grant, Katherine co-wrote Animorphs, a long-running series that has sold over 35 million books worldwide. Katherine lives in Marin County, California, with her family and assorted pets.

Michael Grant
Michael Grant
Author · 40 books

Co-author with Katherine Applegate of Ocean City, Making Out, Summer, Animorphs, Everworld, Remnants, Eve and Adam. Pseudonymous coauthor with KA of Christy (the TV spin-off books), Sweet Valley Twins, Girl Talk and various Disney spin-offs. Pseudonymous author of Barf-O-Rama. Author of Gone, BZRK, The Magnificent 12, Messenger of Fear, Front Lines, Monster and A Sudden Death in Cyprus. AKA Michael Robinson (restaurant reviews and newspaper features). AKA Michael Reynolds (legal name) political media producer. (Team Blue).

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