Books like Played by Dana Davidson
Ian Davidson, a popular high‑schooler, is challenged to get Kylie Winship to sleep with him in three weeks. Confident that his charm will earn him acceptance, he underestimates Kylie—whose quiet nature masks surprisingly complex feelings. Their unlikely interaction forces Ian to reconsider what he values and how he sees himself within the social hierarchy of their school.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Dana Davidson
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