Books like Nobody knows but me by Eve Bunting
Ellen’s life at Muir High is full of competing emotions: she falls in love with the newest musician in the school band, yet her heart keeps dreaming of the star football player. The story follows her journey through crushes, friendships, and the challenges of growing up in a high‑school setting.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Eve Bunting
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