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At sixteen, classmates and close friends find themselves at a crossroads, asking whether their relationship is simply the closest friendship possible or something more. As they navigate the complexities of adolescence, signs of a growing romantic connection offer a fresh challenge to their bond and to their growth as individuals.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Deborah Hautzig
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