Books like Stacey and the Bad Girls by Ann M. Martin
After a falling out with the BSC, Stacey finds herself alone once again. She takes a part‑time position at the downtown department store, where she meets the energetic Bad Girls: Jacqui, Sheila, and their friends. Together they shop, jam to music, and promise a carefree summer. Yet as Stacey grows closer to this lively group, she must decide whether the excitement is worth the risks.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Ann M. Martin
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