Books like You never can tell by Ellen Conford
Kate earns a reputation as a high school outsider and hopes that the handsome soap‑opera star who now attends her school will change that. She quickly finds that the star's real life, far from the glamorous screen, disappoints her expectations. As the drama unfolds, he gradually engages her in a new form of excitement—an adventure that turns out to be exactly what she needs. The book explores friendship, teenage angst, and the reality behind celebrity faces, all set in a relatable high‑school environment.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ellen Conford
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