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At the summer camp, sixteen‑year‑old Victoria’s job as a waiter is a comedy of errors that earns her trouble with camp directors. Amidst the chaos, she discovers she’s falling in love with her best friend’s boyfriend, setting off a chain of heart‑warming drama and personal growth. The story continues the lighthearted tone of "My First Love and Other Disasters." This juvenile fiction novel blends romance, humor, and camp life, appealing to young readers looking for relatable teenage love and workplace mishaps.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Francine Pascal
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