Books like Making Out - Lara Gets Even by Katherine Applegate
In "Making Out – Lara Gets Even," young readers follow Lara as she devises a clever plan to counter her best friend Kate’s newfound crush on Jake. Meanwhile, Kate is on a quest to find the shy boy who saved her at Ben’s party, hoping his kindness will return the favor. The story balances friendship and teenage romance, offering a humorous look at how misunderstandings and intentions collide in middle‑school social circles.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Katherine Applegate
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