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Name: The making of Dr. Truelove
Author: Derrick Barnes

📘 The making of Dr. Truelove by Derrick Barnes

After his own doubts drive a wedge between him and his girlfriend Roxy, sixteen‑year‑old Diego decides to write a confidential relationship column under a pseudonym. Using his newfound platform, he seeks to communicate the right things—words he can't voice face‑to‑face—to reconnect with Roxy and prove his love. The story follows Diego’s dual life as a teenager and a secret columnist, exploring themes of self‑confidence, teenage romance, and the power of words.

First publish date: 2006

Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers

Authors: Derrick Barnes

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