Film · 2010 · Directed by Julie Anne Robinson · Starring Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth, Greg Kinnear
A rebellious teenager spends the summer with her father at a beach town and finds love.
The author wrote the novel and screenplay together, so the film follows the book closely.
Either order works. The book is slightly more detailed.
The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks
An easy, emotional read. It was released together with a 2010 film.
Who will like it: Readers who like a classic summer love story with a family core.