Books like California Diaries #4 by Ann M. Martin
California Diaries #4, by Ann M. Martin, follows a teen girl navigating the challenges of adolescence while dealing with an eating disorder. Set in high‑school California, the novel offers a sensitive glimpse into the psychological and social aspects that can shape a young girl's life.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Coming of Age/Young Adult Coming of Age
Authors: Ann M. Martin
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