Books like Bad Girl by Francine Pascal
Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield are twin sisters who find themselves on the brink of important life changes while navigating the halls of high school. Their friendship, both with each other and with classmates, is challenged by evolving social customs and major shifts in their perspectives. The story follows their experiences as they confront the realities of growing up, the pressures of dating, and the inevitable transitions that shape their teenage lives.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Francine Pascal
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