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Name: The wrong boy
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Carol Stanley

Kyle Harmon, a wild, motorcycle‑riding loner, is the exact opposite of the boy Meg would ever imagine meeting. When Meg is paired with him for a chemistry project, she discovers beneath his rugged exterior and wraparound shades a surprisingly thoughtful person who, in turn, sees something special in her. Yet their rapidly growing attraction clashes with Meg’s parents, who view Kyle as a menace, and with friends who mock him. Kyle resists changing his identity, while expectations for Meg to bend to his style grow, forcing her to confront whether the cost of a relationship is worth compromising herself.

First publish date: 1983

Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Romance

Authors: Carol Stanley

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