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Shiloh is a sharp‑tongued, high‑school sophomore who thinks she knows it all. When a new girl, Lovey Sullivan, arrives, she quickly realizes that shrewd friendliness can disguise a thief of friendship, love, and even stage time.
The story follows Shiloh as she navigates the surprises of adolescence: a shifting best friend, a budding romance, and a coveted role in a school musical. With humor and heart, it reminds readers that some lessons are earned the hard way.
Through its simple, realistic dialogue, the book explores the importance of true friendship and the pitfalls of letting assumptions guide one’s choices.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Jean Thesman
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