Books like Them by L. A. Weatherly
In the bustling halls of a high school, a little girl’s group of classmates is the benchmark for popularity. If you’re among them, you’re considered part of can’t‑miss‑it culture; if you’re not, you’re left behind as a nobody. One unlucky boy refuses to stay on the sidelines and ventures into the territory of the popular girls, discovering the consequences that come with the chase for acceptance.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: L. A. Weatherly
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