Books like Just as long as we're together by Judy Blume
In her first year of junior high, Stephanie finds herself at a crossroads: she must manage a family problem that she hides from everyone, while her close friendship with Rachel shifts in unexpected ways. A new girl from California enters her class, bringing fresh perspectives and another layer to Stephanie’s growing social world. Through these challenges, Stephanie learns the value of honesty, resilience, and the true meaning of friendship.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Coming of Age/Childhood Coming of Age
Authors: Judy Blume
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