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Simon instantly admires Cybil when she grins and twitches her eyes, setting a crush in motion. Their friendship‑turned‑affair faces obstacles when Tony, Simon’s best friend, tells outrageous lies that keep the girls apart. Byars treats the stakes of first love—trust, honesty, and growing up—with humor, a touch of depth, and relatable detail, offering young readers a warm, witty look at the challenges of teenage romance and friendship.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Betsy Cromer Byars
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