Books like Lisa by Arlene Hale
Lisa Hale finds herself far from the teen drama of Centerville High when her parents head abroad for the summer. She is sent to her grandparents' modest farm in Reynolds, Iowa—an environment that feels alien and uncomfortable at first.
While stirring up old grievances and clashing with the locals, Lisa learns to appreciate the farm’s slower rhythm and the kindness of a nearby boy named Charlie. Through chores, shared meals, and quiet moments, their friendship blossoms into affection.
Come the end of the summer, Lisa is faced with a crossroads: return to the vibrant, competitive world of Centerville and her boyfriend Brad, or keep the connection she’s built with the country boy and her new life on the farm.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Romance
Authors: Arlene Hale
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