Alexandra has just had her summer plans ruined by her mother who is sending her to her aunt's home in Provincetown and refusing to let her sail the islands with her best friend's family. Alexandra finds herself in a world of artistic expression, self-awareness and no television! While there, she is forced to face her insecurities and fears for her future over the course of the first "real" summer she's ever known. Alexandra finds that she is able to learn about herself through art and that when she looks, she can see herself reflected in the love of those around her.

A delightful story for the young and the young at heart, One Real Summer will touch the heart of the reader and bring back memories of innocence and learning.