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The novel follows nine different romantic storylines set at Cutter's Forge High School, centered around the upcoming Valentine's Day Sweetheart Stomp. The episodes explore the interpersonal dynamics and dating customs of various students, including the main character B.J., as they plan and navigate their high‑school romance adventures.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Ellen Conford
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