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This groundbreaking book, first published in 1982, is the story of two teenage girls whose friendship blossoms into love and who, despite pressures from family and school that threaten their relationship, promise to be true to each other and their feelings.   Of the author and the book, the... read more

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First Sentence edit see section history

Ms. Widmer, who taught English at Foster Academy, always said that the best way to begin a story is to start with the first important or exciting incident and then fill in the background.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 44 of 100 in ALA's Top 100 Banned/Challenged Books: 1990-1999. (authoritative list)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Nancy Garden (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Add the publisher.
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: 1982
ISBN: 0-606-29150-4
Page Count: 234

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Young Adults

The American Library Association designated the book a "Best of the Best Books for Young Adults". http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA300723.html

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