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There's a first for everything . When you build up something in your mind -- really imagine it, wish for it -- sometimes, when it actually happens, it doesn't live up to your expectations. True love is nothing like that. Especially not for Katherine and Michael, who can't get enough of each... read more

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This was a really good book. The main characters of this story are Katherine, Michael and Erica, Katherine best friend. Katherine is a young teenager who has never really been in a relationship where she’s felt the emotion love. Michael is an older teen who seems to have a way with the ladies,... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

This was a really good book. The main characters of this story are Katherine, Michael and Erica, Katherine best friend. Katherine is a young teenager who has never really been in a relationship where she’s felt the emotion love. Michael is an older teen who seems to have a way with the ladies, and Erica is Katherine best friend and partner in crime. The main problems these characters deal with throughout the book is young love and the challenges and difficulties that come with being in a committed relationship. My favorite part of this book was when Michael comes back to the house the New Year’s party was at and asks Katherine if she wants to go on a date with him. This was in the beginning of the book and it really catches your attention and makes you wonder where there relationship is going to go from there. I would have liked this book better if Katherine and Michael ended up staying together, because I really thought they were good for each other. It’s relatable that they broke up in the end because teenage love is usually not long lasting. This book is a great read for any girl teenagers who are into romance, and thought of first love.

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  • Katherine: The main character who battles between her current feelings and prospects of the future.
  • Michael: Kathrine's boyfriend. Together he and Katherine experience some big milestones of life
  • Jamie: Katherine's younger sister
  • Erica: Katherine's best friend.
  • Sybil: Erica's cousin who hooks up relentlessy with the opposite sex.
  • Artie: Micheal's best friend who is having a hard time figuring himself out, but has Erica's help.
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"Sybil Davison has a genius I.Q. and has been laid by at least six different guys."

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This is book 16 of 98 in ALA's Top 100 Banned/Challenged Books: 2000-2009. (authoritative list)

Preceded by The Bluest Eye, and followed by The Color Purple.

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  1. Judy Blume (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Bradbury Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1975
ISBN: 0027110303
Page Count: 192

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