A whirlwind romance inspired by Ferris Bueller’s Day Off about four friends whose hearts are broken and mended over the course of an epic senior skip day—from the bestselling author of The Summer of Broken Rules!Grace, Isa, and Everett used to be an inseparable trio before their love lives became a tangled mess. For starters, Grace is secretly in love with Everett, who used to go out with Isa before breaking her heart in the infamous Freshman Year Fracture. And, oh yeah, no one knows that Isa has been hanging out with James, Grace’s brother—and if Grace finds out, it could ruin their friendship.
With graduation fast approaching, Grace decides an unsanctioned senior skip day in Philadelphia might be just what they need to fix things. All she has to do is convince Isa to help her kidnap Everett and outmaneuver James, who’s certain his sister is up to something.
In an epic day that includes racing up the famous Rocky steps, taste-testing Philly's finest cheesesteaks, and even crashing a wedding, their secrets are bound to collide. But can their hearts withstand the wreckage?
On sale: March 4, 2025
Age: 12 and up
Grade: Grade 7 & Up
Page count: 384 Pages
ISBN: 9780593813959
Reading level: Lexile: HL700L
K.L. Walther is the
New York Times and
USA Today bestselling author of
The Summer of Broken Rules,
What Happens After Midnight, and
Maybe Meant to Be. She was born and raised in the rolling hills of Bucks County, Pennsylvania surrounded by family, dogs, and books. Her childhood was spent traveling the northeastern seaboard to play ice hockey. She attended a boarding school in New Jersey and went on to earn a B.A. in English from the University of Virginia. She is happiest on the beach with a book, cheering for the New York Rangers, or enjoying a rom-com while digging into a big bowl of popcorn and M&Ms.
“K. L. Walther has written a sweeping, swoony romance that’ll take your breath away! While We’re Young is a stunning love letter to friendship, first love, and the city of Philadelphia. Don’t read this one on an empty stomach!” —
Elle Gonzalez Rose, author of
10 Things I Hate About Prom
“K. L. Walther delivers her signature blend of humor, heart, and swoony romance in a hilarious modern-day retelling of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” Told from four unique perspectives, While We’re Young perfectly captures the essence of friendship and the exhilarating rush of unexpected adventure.” —
Robin Reul, author of
My Kind of Crazy and
Where the Road Leads Us “While We’re Young is equal parts delicious romantic longing, hilarious hijinks, and a tribute to the power of friendship. Get ready for an immensely enjoyable adventure!” —
Becky Dean, author of
Love & Other Great Expectations “Brings Ferris Bueller’s senior skip day adventures to today’s teens, with a Taylor Swift soundtrack and a fresh cast of characters who share the timeless goal of leaving high school with no regrets . . . might tempt even the strictest rule follower to be a little reckless.” —
Kaitlyn Hill, author of
Wild About You “Readers are in for an absolute treat with Walther’s latest.” —
Liz Lawson, New York Times bestselling author of the Agathas series
