Books like Dawn and the older boy by Ann M. Martin
When Dawn begins dating Travis, a boy older than she, the other Babysitters Club members become concerned about the influence he may have on her. They try to protect Dawn from being hurt or taken advantage of while she navigates her feelings and the challenges of a new relationship.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Ann M. Martin
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