It's the summer before the sisterhood departs for college . . . their last real summer together before they head off to start their grown-up lives. It's the time when Lena, Tibby, Bridget, and Carmen need their Pants the most.

Pants = love. Love your pals. Love yourself.

"A fun and poignant coming-of-age story." --Entertainment Weekly

"Readers of the other books won't be disappointed." --Booklist, Starred

"A treat for anyone." --Los Angeles Times

"These are friends worth having." --Chicago Tribune