Books like July's Promise by Katherine Applegate
Following her family's vacation to the Florida Keys, fourteen‑year‑old Summer Smith finds herself working as a waitress on a local beach town. Between shoveling trays and serving cocktails, she meets a variety of boys and begins to experience the excitement and awkwardness of teenage romance. While juggling school, friends, and a new job, Summer discovers that summer’s promise of new beginnings can sometimes lead to unexpected friendships and self‑discovery.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Katherine Applegate
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