Books like I love you, I hate you, get lost by Ellen Conford
Ellen Conford assembles seven witty tales that explore the contradictions of teenage love—joy, jealousy, rebellion, and hope—all wrapped in humor and relatable situations. The stories celebrate the messy, often unpredictable journey of growing up in the United States.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Ellen Conford
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