What is My Life with the Walter Boys by Ali Novak about?

My Life with the Walter Boys by Ali Novak follows 16-year-old Jackie Howard, who loses her parents and sister in a tragic car accident and must relocate from New York City to a Colorado ranch to live with the Walter family—her mother's best friend and her twelve children (eleven sons and one daughter). The novel explores Jackie's transformation from a Type A perfectionist to someone who learns to embrace chaos, find family again, and navigate complicated romantic feelings in the aftermath of devastating loss.

Who is Ali Novak and how did My Life with the Walter Boys become popular?

Ali Novak is a Wisconsin native and graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's creative writing program who wrote My Life with the Walter Boys when she was just 15 years old. The novel first gained massive popularity on Wattpad, receiving over 33 million reads online before being traditionally published in 2014. Novak's work has now accumulated more than 150 million reads across platforms, and the book was recently adapted into a Netflix series.

Who should read My Life with the Walter Boys?

My Life with the Walter Boys is ideal for young adult readers who enjoy contemporary romance with found family themes, particularly those interested in stories about grief, adaptation, and first love. Fans of love triangle dynamics, large family settings, and character-driven narratives where the protagonist undergoes significant personal growth will find this book engaging. It's especially suited for readers who appreciate heartfelt stories about healing after tragedy and finding yourself in unexpected circumstances.

Is My Life with the Walter Boys worth reading?

My Life with the Walter Boys offers an entertaining and emotionally engaging read despite some contrived plot elements and heavy focus on romance over grief processing. The novel's strengths lie in its authentic family dynamics, relatable characters with distinct personalities, and Ali Novak's heartfelt writing style that keeps readers invested from beginning to end. While some readers criticize the love triangle as forced and wish for deeper exploration of Jackie's loss, the story flows well and provides a satisfying emotional journey for those who enjoy contemporary YA romance.

What happened to Jackie Howard's family in My Life with the Walter Boys?

Jackie Howard's entire family—her parents and sister—died in a freak car accident, leaving her as the sole survivor. This tragedy serves as the catalyst for the entire story, forcing the previously perfect, Type A teenager to leave her structured life in New York City and move to Colorado to live with her mother's best friend Katherine Walter. The accident transforms Jackie from a girl focused on maintaining perfection to someone who must learn to cope with profound loss while adapting to an entirely new family structure.

What is the love triangle in My Life with the Walter Boys between Jackie, Alex, and Cole?

The love triangle in My Life with the Walter Boys centers on Jackie's conflicting feelings for two Walter brothers: Alex, who becomes her first friend and boyfriend, offering comfort and stability, and Cole, with whom she shares intense, unpredictable attraction and emotional vulnerability. Alex represents the safe, sweet choice who helps Jackie feel normal, while Cole embodies passion and deeper connection despite their constant push-and-pull dynamic. By the novel's end, Jackie realizes her relationship with Alex stemmed from seeking comfort rather than true romantic love, while her feelings for Cole remain unresolved but acknowledged.

How does Jackie Howard change throughout My Life with the Walter Boys?

Jackie Howard transforms from a rigid perfectionist obsessed with maintaining flawless grades and appearance to someone who learns to embrace spontaneity, imperfection, and authentic connection. Her character development includes participating in activities she never would have considered—like mud fights and TPing—and developing genuine friendships with the Walter brothers, particularly Nathan and Danny. However, some readers critique that Jackie's growth focuses too heavily on romantic drama rather than processing her family's death, with her risk-taking often revolving around boys rather than personal healing.

What are the main criticisms of My Life with the Walter Boys?

Critics of My Life with the Walter Boys point to the forced nature of the love triangle, with Jackie seemingly obligated to choose between Walter brothers, and inconsistent character details such as riding horses in pencil skirts. Readers also note that the romantic drama overshadows Jackie's grief processing, making her character development feel centered on boys rather than healing from her family's death. Additional concerns include excessive swearing, questionable parenting decisions (like leaving teenagers unsupervised for weekends), and some Walter brothers being unnecessarily mean without consequences.

わたしの愛しいウォルター家の子ら

アリ・ノヴァク

3.76(97508 Reviews)

『わたしの愛しいウォルター家の子ら』の概要

15歳の少女がWattpadで執筆した物語が、Netflixでナンバーワンの旋風を巻き起こす前に1億5,000万回もの既読数を記録したのなら、それが特別な作品であることは自明です。『**ぼくらの家路：ウォルター家と暮らすということ**』——デジタル出版のあり方を変えた、YALSA（ヤングアダルト図書館サービス協会）受賞のティーン・ドラマ。孤児となった都会の少女が牧場で繰り広げる冒険は、なぜこれほどまでに一気見したくなるほど魅力的なのでしょうか？

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第1章

When Life Throws You Into a House Full of Boys

Jackie Howard had everything figured out. Her life in New York City was meticulously planned-perfect grades, prestigious schools, and a bright future ahead. Then tragedy struck. In an instant, her parents and sister were gone, leaving her alone at sixteen. Now transplanted from her Manhattan penthouse to the chaotic Colorado ranch of her mother's old friend Katherine Walter and her twelve boisterous sons, Jackie must navigate grief, culture shock, and the unexpected complications of finding herself caught between two brothers who couldn't be more different. "My Life with the Walter Boys" by Ali Novak began as a Wattpad sensation written when the author was just fifteen, garnering over 25 million reads before becoming a published phenomenon. Recently adapted as a Netflix series, this coming-of-age story resonates with readers through its authentic portrayal of grief, adaptation, and the messy reality of unexpected feelings.

第2章

From Manhattan to Muddy Boots

The contrast couldn't be more stark. One moment Jackie Howard was living in a pristine Manhattan penthouse with maids and chauffeurs, and the next she was standing in front of what looked like three houses cobbled together, surrounded by toys scattered across an unkempt lawn. Her guardian Katherine's husband George warned her that his boys' "bark was worse than their bite," which wasn't exactly reassuring. Jackie's first encounter with the Walter boys confirmed her worst fears. Arriving at the backyard, she discovered a pool full of shirtless boys who stared at her like she was invading their territory. Cole, a sun-bleached blond with dangerously low-hanging swim trunks, immediately questioned where she'd stay, clearly unhappy about her arrival. After Will, the oldest, kindly introduced himself and forced his brothers to do the same, Jackie met the entire Walter clan-including Parker, who she'd mistaken for a boy with her short hair and swim trunks. Before she could process everything, the youngest twins, Zack and Benny, pushed her into the pool, soaking her white blouse to the boys' amusement. As Cole led her inside, Jackie thought: "This might be where I have to live, but it will never be my home." The Walter household was the antithesis of everything Jackie knew. Katherine's kitchen was chaotic yet warm-walls painted as a vineyard mural, mismatched chairs, and constant commotion. Dogs chased each other while boys shouted profanities, a stark contrast to her mother's pristine half-million-dollar kitchen. The bathroom was a minefield of dirty boxers, toothpaste globs, and mystery toxins. Every inch of the house seemed to contain evidence of twelve rowdy boys. Even Jackie's bedroom-Katherine's former art studio-was a shock to her system with its vivid murals transitioning from tropical rainforest to ocean, with the ceiling split between day and night. The artistic chaos was beautiful but nothing like the minimalist elegance she was accustomed to. In this new world, Jackie's tailored pants and collared shirts stood out like formal wear at a beach party. Cole teased her about her formal attire, warning her not to wear nice clothes to their messy spaghetti dinner. Her carefully cultivated New York style had no place in the muddy, chaotic world of the Walter ranch.

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『わたしの愛しいウォルター家の子ら』の一語一語が音声に合わせてリアルタイムでハイライトされ、自然に読み進められます。

第3章

Navigating New Territory

Valley View High was an ugly cement building three times larger than Jackie's old school. On her first day, the Walter boys scattered, leaving her anxious about finding her way. Nathan kindly showed her to the office and then to her first class, anatomy, where she sat with Alex. School dynamics quickly revealed themselves. When Mr. Piper asked Jackie to introduce herself, she nervously mumbled a brief greeting before sitting down, noticing a beautiful blonde girl glaring at her from across the room. In calculus class, Cole sauntered in ten minutes late, drawing everyone's attention to her. After class, he teased her about taking notes and called her a loser, which made her angry. Despite her irritation, he insisted on walking her to lunch, bought food for both of us, and forced his popular friends to make room for her at their table, despite the obvious hostility from a girl named Erin. At lunch with her new friends, Jackie found herself explaining her living situation with the Walters. Heather and Riley were shocked she hadn't shared this crucial detail, declaring her "the luckiest girl in school." They proceeded to analyze each Walter boy like a catalog of male archetypes-Danny the brooding one, Isaac the bad boy, Alex the shy geek, Nathan the laid-back musician, Lee the edgy skater, and Cole "the golden boy." When Jackie questioned what made Cole so special, Heather explained it was "the Cole effect"-an indefinable quality that made him irresistible. Jackie's academic perfectionism stood out in stark contrast to the Walter boys' approach to school. While she obsessively reviewed exams even after completing them and organized her notes by color-coding lectures, Alex could barely contribute any notes beyond an inaccurate drawing of their teacher with labeled facial bones. His casual attitude about settling for community college bothered her, as she couldn't understand not striving for excellence. The contrast between her old life and new reality was constantly jarring. In New York, Jackie had been surrounded by like-minded achievers with similar backgrounds. In Colorado, she was navigating an entirely different social landscape where her perfectionism and formal demeanor made her an outsider.

第4章

The Shower Curtain Incident

After her morning run with Nathan, Jackie learned the devastating news about Cole's football scholarship. His broken leg - sustained during the final game of his senior year - had cost him not just his athletic future but his entire college plan. This revelation shifted Jackie's perception of the arrogant oldest Walter brother, helping her understand the edge of bitterness in his attitude lately. Her contemplation was cut short when her morning shower turned into a nightmare. Isaac and the twins executed what they considered a harmless prank - stealing not just her towel but all her clothes, leaving her completely stranded. Through the bathroom door, she could hear their snickering and the distinct sound of a phone camera recording. Trapped and humiliated, Jackie made a split-second decision, yanking down the shower curtain to wrap around herself. She burst out of the bathroom while the boys peppered her with deliberately obtuse questions about female hygiene and shower habits, their phones capturing her mortified dash to her bedroom. The incident came to a head at dinner when Katherine, already stressed from a long day at work, demanded an explanation for the destroyed shower curtain. The dining room crackled with tension as Lee, smirking, pointed the finger at Jackie. She admitted to the curtain's destruction but immediately explained the circumstances - how Isaac had orchestrated the theft of her belongings while she was vulnerable. George's face turned an alarming shade of red as he rounded on Isaac, who maintained his innocence with practiced conviction. When Jackie mentioned Cole's involvement in the betting pool about her shower schedule, he feigned shock with Oscar-worthy precision. Lee jumped to his brother's defense, fabricating an elaborate story about Isaac studying calculus all morning. Nathan opened his mouth to speak, but a sharp look from Cole silenced him instantly. Later that evening, Jackie confronted Nathan in the hallway about his silence during dinner. His explanation revealed the first glimpse into the brothers' complex social structure - their unwritten rule about never betraying each other to their parents, a code Jackie couldn't possibly have known about. Nathan's genuine concern showed through as he promised to speak with his brothers, though he warned her it would take about a week for the excitement of having a new target to wear off. The evening took another unexpected turn when Cole appeared at her doorway. Instead of his usual sarcasm, he noticed a photo of Lucy on Jackie's desk and remarked on the sisters' resemblance - a moment of surprising gentleness from him. When Jackie explained her ignorance of their family code, Cole showed unexpected empathy, admitting he would have done the same thing in her position. His confession about knowing Isaac's bet all along revealed layers to his character she hadn't anticipated. This incident became a crucial turning point in Jackie's integration into the Walter household. It highlighted the stark contrast between her previous life - where privacy and personal space were guaranteed - and her new reality of navigating a house where boundaries seemed more like suggestions. The brothers' code of silence revealed an intricate family dynamic she would need to learn to navigate. Yet amid the chaos, genuine connections began to form. Nathan's morning runs became a sanctuary of normalcy, Cole's vulnerability about his lost dreams showed his human side, and even the twins' relentless energy started to feel less like an attack and more like inclusion. Slowly, the walls Jackie had built since her family's tragedy began to show their first cracks.

『わたしの愛しいウォルター家の子ら』をもっと深く楽しむ

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第5章

Between Two Brothers

Jackie's relationship with Alex began to deepen as they bonded over books, debating the merits of Tolkien versus Shakespeare. After school, she convinced Alex to join her for lunch instead of his usual computer lab gaming sessions with Kim. Over the next two weeks, they strengthened their friendship while Cole maintained his distance, entertaining a revolving door of girls by the pool. One afternoon, Jackie and Alex settled in to study for their anatomy test, with her revealing her methodical approach to studying complete with color-coded notes organized by lecture. Alex was impressed by her systematic approach, though he could barely contribute any notes of his own. Their study session was constantly interrupted by Alex's email notifications, which eventually led him to abandon anatomy altogether to introduce Jackie to his favorite game, Gathering of Gods. After a disastrous party where Cole deliberately made Alex believe he and Jackie were together, Alex apologized and offered to watch "A Midsummer Night's Dream" with her. By the end of the movie, her head was resting on his chest. When she asked if he enjoyed the film, Alex admitted he hadn't been paying attention because he was distracted. He nervously asked if they could talk about something serious, then confessed he'd been jealous at the party when he saw her with Cole. After taking a deep breath, he asked Jackie to be his girlfriend. Though she'd feared this question since their kiss, she suddenly knew her answer-there was something comforting about being with Alex that she didn't want to give up. She answered him with a kiss. Meanwhile, Cole's behavior toward Jackie grew increasingly complex. To cheer her up after overhearing Lee's hurtful comments, Cole took her on a tour of the horse stables. After showing her the loft, Cole introduced her to his horse Athena. Despite her fear of the massive animal, Cole convinced her to ride by promising to make Jack and Jordan stop following her with their video camera. Initially terrified, Jackie gradually relaxed as Cole's arms encircled her while he held the reins. After riding through meadows, Cole tied Athena to a tree and led Jackie to a magical clearing with a waterfall and swimming hole. Though she protested the freezing temperature, Cole tossed her into the water, leading to a playful splash fight. As they floated and talked, Jackie admitted missing New York. Before heading back, they watched the sunset together over the meadows. The entire experience felt almost romantic, though Jackie tried not to think about it that way. The next morning, Alex and Jackie found Cole and his brother in a physical fight. After George pulled them apart, Cole threatened Alex, saying "I always win." Danny later explained that Alex had bragged about Jackie being his girlfriend to everyone except Cole, seemingly trying to provoke him. Jackie found herself increasingly caught between the two brothers-Alex's safe, comfortable affection versus the electric, unpredictable connection she felt with Cole. The tension between them continued to build, culminating at the waterfall party where Cole led Jackie to a breathtaking clearing filled with white bleeding heart flowers bathed in moonlight. There, Cole finally admitted he liked her and demanded to know why she'd chosen Alex. Their argument escalated as she confronted him about his jealousy and spiteful behavior.

第6章

Finding Her Place

As Jackie spent more time with the Walter family, she began forming unique connections with each brother beyond just Alex and Cole. Nathan became her running partner and study buddy, preferring loud music while working-he explained growing up in such a noisy household made silence feel strange. Danny revealed his passion for theater and explained his social anxiety-he was shy, not unfriendly, and found confidence by becoming someone else on stage. Even Lee, initially the most hostile, eventually opened up about his past, explaining his mother abandoned him after birth, and his father essentially abandoned them too by leaving them with George and Katherine. Jackie's organizational skills proved valuable to the chaotic household. When Katherine was overwhelmed with wedding preparations, Jackie took charge, creating a delegation system for all the Walter boys: Cole and Isaac on yard duty, Jack and Jordan making the reception slideshow, Danny picking up Haley's dress, and Nathan confirming vendor details. Katherine was amazed by her organizational skills, and Alex commented he'd never seen her full planning abilities in action. The Walter boys' end-of-year traditions gave Jackie insight into their family culture. She joined them in toilet-papering the principal's house, an annual prank that went awry when she accidentally triggered the alarm. Later, she participated in Cole's traditional end-of-year party with its exclusive "VIP section" at the waterfall, accessible only by four-wheelers. The waterfall clearing was magical, lit with torches and Christmas lights that made the water sparkle like diamonds. During a thunderstorm, Jackie joined the Walter boys in an impromptu mud fight in the rain. Despite getting completely covered in mud, she felt unexpectedly free and happy, especially when Alex kissed her-until Isaac called them out for PDA, prompting them to chase after him with handfuls of mud. These moments of uninhibited joy were rare for Jackie, who had always valued control and perfection. Perhaps most significantly, Jackie began to process her grief. She woke frequently from nightmares about losing her family-being yanked from their car moments before it plunged into a crumbling road. The reality hit hard as she remembered she wasn't home in New York anymore but in Colorado with the Walters. The memory of her family's death flooded back-how she'd been home with the flu when they died, the police officer at the door, the news replaying footage of their crumpled car. When Nathan had a seizure, Jackie's fears of losing someone else she cared about resurfaced. She explained to him how his seizure triggered memories of losing her family. Nathan mentioned having a strange conversation with Cole, describing him as seeming sad rather than angry.

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『わたしの愛しいウォルター家の子ら』の一語一語が音声に合わせてリアルタイムでハイライトされ、自然に読み進められます。

第7章

The Wedding That Changed Everything

Will and Haley's wedding became a pivotal moment for Jackie and her relationships with the Walter boys. Despite setting her alarm early anticipating Walter family chaos, she discovered Katherine in panic mode-she'd forgotten to frost two hundred cupcakes for the wedding. Jackie immediately volunteered to help, with Katherine providing teal and yellow frosting plus decorative sprinkles. When Cole found her struggling, he unexpectedly offered assistance, removing his jacket and dress shirt to help frost cupcakes in his undershirt. The moment turned intimate when he wiped frosting from her nose, leaving her blushing at his smirk. At the reception, Jackie was horrified to discover she'd been seated between Cole and Alex. Danny confessed he bet Isaac $100 that the brothers wouldn't last five minutes without fighting over her-a bet Danny won when they immediately began bickering. Throughout dinner, their competition escalated until Isaac plied Alex with spiked iced tea, leaving him sick in the bathroom. When Cole asked Jackie to dance during the last song, she reluctantly agreed. On the dance floor, he confessed he loved her, forcing her to admit she had feelings for him despite her resistance. Alex witnessed this confession from the porch steps, and Jackie fled to the treehouse where Danny found her crying. She confessed her guilt about developing feelings for Cole while still grieving her family, but Danny reassured her that her mother would want her to find happiness. He then revealed Katherine had offered to let Jackie return to New York with him for the summer, living in her old apartment-a proposal that left her conflicted. The morning after the wedding, Alex visited Jackie's room, hungover but determined to talk. He confessed he was unfair to her, explaining his jealousy of Cole drove his behavior. He admitted he pursued her partly to beat Cole at something and to prove to Mary he was over her. When Jackie gently confronted him about still having feelings for Mary, she also confessed she initially dated him because he felt "safe" compared to unpredictable Cole. They broke up amicably, and Alex encouraged her to go to New York, saying "Go home. Sort everything out. Then, when you're better, you can come back to us."

第8章

Coming Full Circle

On Jackie's departure day, Katherine revealed her surprise-a spectacular mural in the barn depicting the entire Walter family, with Jackie included between Cole and Alex. Above the painting were the words "My Family." Overwhelmed with emotion at being truly accepted, Jackie hugged Katherine goodbye. After emotional farewells with everyone, especially Nathan who promised to see her when she returned in September, Danny and Jackie climbed into George's truck to head to the airport. As they drove away in the rain, Cole suddenly appeared in his restored Buick Grand National, asking them to pull over. In their final goodbye, he admitted he was afraid to say farewell and wished things had worked out between them. They shared one passionate kiss in the rain before Jackie left, promising to see each other in three months when she returned. Jackie reflected on her journey from that first day when she'd thought the Walter ranch would never be her home. In just a few months, she'd gone from a girl who'd lost everything to someone who had found a new family-messy, chaotic, and nothing like what she'd planned, but hers nonetheless. She knew going back to New York would be painful but necessary for her to face her past and grow stronger. In the prologue, Jackie had reflected on Romeo and Juliet, questioning how two people who barely knew each other could sacrifice their lives so willingly. She believed love takes more than days to become something worth dying for. Now, after her time with the Walters, she understood that love comes in many forms-the brotherly affection of Nathan, the comfortable connection with Alex, the passionate pull toward Cole, and the maternal warmth of Katherine. None of these relationships had been planned, but they had all become essential parts of her healing. Unlike Shakespeare's characters, Jackie chose not to be ruled by impulsive passion. She recognized her need to reconcile with her past before she could fully embrace her future. In returning to New York for the summer, she wasn't running away from love but running toward wholeness, knowing that the Walter ranch-and all twelve of its boys-would be waiting when she returned.

『わたしの愛しいウォルター家の子ら』をもっと深く楽しむ

毎日の新しい気づきを10万件以上のレッスンから
言葉をハイライトして音声と同期
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第9章

Healing Through Chaos

Jackie's journey with the Walter boys ultimately became a story about healing through the very thing she'd always avoided-chaos. From her first day at the ranch when the twins pushed her into the pool, through the shower curtain incident, to the mud fight in the rain, Jackie gradually learned to embrace the unpredictable nature of life with twelve boys. For someone who had meticulously planned every aspect of her existence, losing her family had been the ultimate loss of control. The Walter household, with its constant noise, movement, and lack of privacy, initially seemed like the worst possible environment for healing. Yet it was precisely this chaos that forced Jackie out of her grief-stricken isolation. Each Walter boy contributed to her recovery in his own way. Nathan's steady friendship gave her consistency. Alex's gentle affection offered comfort when she needed it most. Danny's theatrical passion reminded her that transformation was possible. Lee's initial hostility and eventual acceptance taught her about forgiveness. And Cole-complicated, frustrating Cole-challenged her to feel deeply again, even when it was painful. Katherine and George provided the stable foundation that allowed all this healing to occur. Though their parenting style was vastly different from what Jackie had known, their home was built on love, acceptance, and the understanding that family isn't always about blood relations. As Jackie prepared to return to New York with Danny for the summer, she carried with her not just memories of her time with the Walters, but a transformed understanding of herself. She was still the organized, ambitious girl who color-coded her notes and planned meticulously, but she had also become someone who could laugh while covered in mud, ride horses despite her fear, and open her heart to new possibilities. In the mural Katherine painted-the one that included Jackie between Cole and Alex with the words "My Family" above them all-Jackie found the most precious gift of all: belonging. After losing everyone who had defined her place in the world, she had found a new home among twelve rowdy boys in Colorado. And though she was leaving temporarily, she knew with certainty that she would return, because that's what family does-they always find their way back to each other.

★★★★★

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“23日間、毎日使い続けています。今では日課の一部です。”

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『わたしの愛しいウォルター家の子ら』の主要テーマ

grief and displacement
culture shock
found family dynamics
academic perfectionism
small town transition

『わたしの愛しいウォルター家の子ら』の名言

Her carefully cultivated New York style had no place in the muddy, chaotic world of the Walter ranch.
They proceeded to analyze each Walter boy like a catalog of male archetypes.
It was 'the Cole effect'-an indefinable quality that made him irresistible.
His broken leg had cost him not just his athletic future but his entire college plan.

『わたしの愛しいウォルター家の子ら』の登場人物

Jackie HowardA perfectionist teen from NYC moving to a ranch
Cole WalterThe golden boy and former star athlete
Alex WalterThe shy, geeky brother who sits with Jackie
Katherine WalterJackie's guardian and mother of the Walter boys
Nathan WalterA laid-back musician who helps Jackie at school

著者について

アリ・ノヴァク（アレックス・カルニンスのペンネーム）は、世界的な現象となった現代ヤングアダルト小説『My Life with the Walter Boys（邦題：ウォルター家と暮らすこと）』のベストセラー作家です。

ウィスコンシン州出身で、ウィスコンシン大学マディソン校のクリエイティブ・ライティング・プログラムを卒業したノヴァクは、メノモニー・フォールズ高校に在学中のわずか15歳でデビュー作の執筆を始めました。彼女は最初にWattpadで物語を公開し、全作品を通じて合計1億5,000万回以上の読了数を記録。世界中のティーンやヤングアダルト読者の心を掴む才能を証明しました。

ノヴァクは、等身大のティーンエイジャーの経験から感情に響く物語を紡ぎ出す、青春ロマンスとドラマを専門としています。彼女はまた、『The Heartbreakers』、『Paper Hearts』、『Heartstrings』を含む『The Heartbreak Chronicles』シリーズも執筆しており、こちらもテレビドラマ化が進められています。彼女のデビュー小説は2023年12月にNetflixでシリーズ化されて大ヒットし、すぐにシーズン2の制作が決定したほか、ニューヨーク・タイムズのベストセラーリストにも名を連ねました。

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概要『わたしの愛しいウォルター家の子ら』の概要

1冊の本。さまざまな聴き方。

When Life Throws You Into a House Full of Boys

From Manhattan to Muddy Boots

聴きながら、すべての言葉を目で追えます

Navigating New Territory

The Shower Curtain Incident

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Between Two Brothers

Finding Her Place

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The Wedding That Changed Everything

Coming Full Circle

『わたしの愛しいウォルター家の子ら』をもっと深く楽しむ

Healing Through Chaos

『わたしの愛しいウォルター家の子ら』を最後まで読み終えました

『わたしの愛しいウォルター家の子ら』の主要テーマ

『わたしの愛しいウォルター家の子ら』の名言

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1冊の本。さまざまな聴き方。

When Life Throws You Into a House Full of Boys

From Manhattan to Muddy Boots

聴きながら、すべての言葉を目で追えます

Navigating New Territory

The Shower Curtain Incident

『わたしの愛しいウォルター家の子ら』をもっと深く楽しむ

Between Two Brothers

Finding Her Place

聴きながら、すべての言葉を目で追えます

The Wedding That Changed Everything

Coming Full Circle

『わたしの愛しいウォルター家の子ら』をもっと深く楽しむ

Healing Through Chaos

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