Books like Just friends by Dyan Sheldon
Josh falls in love with Jena after seeing her at school, but as they grow closer friends, he cannot bring himself to tell her how he truly feels. The story explores the challenges of confessing love when friendship is most treasured.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Dyan Sheldon
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