Books like The One That Got Away by Francine Pascal
The story follows Will, who cannot stop thinking about former girlfriend Jessica after his break with Melissa. Meanwhile Jessica begins dating someone new. Set in a typical high–school environment, the novel touches on teenage love, longing, and new beginnings.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Francine Pascal
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