Books like Mary Anne and Too Many Boys by Ann M. Martin
Mary Anne and her best friend Stacey arrive in the coastal town of Sea City for a summer job. They serve as helpers for the Pike family, juggling their responsibilities with the excitement of seeing their boyfriends return from a previous vacation. The girls navigate the challenges of friendship, babysitting duties, and the complexities that arise when personal relationships intersect with everyday life.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Ann M. Martin
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