Books like I love you, stupid! by Harry Mazer
When Marcus Rosenbloom, a bright and unapologetically sarcastic senior, decides he’s ready to cross the metaphorical wall that separates childhood from adulthood, he expects a straightforward transition. The journey, however, reveals that maturity involves far more obstacles and surprises than a single leap can cover. Amid humorous and insightful moments, Marcus confronts the challenges of adolescence, friendship, and self‑identity, learning that stepping into adulthood is as much a social experiment as it is a personal choice.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Harry Mazer
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