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During a campus visit, teen Stephanie meets Eric, a charismatic freshman who mistakenly believes she is a college student. Struggling with the age mix‑up, she must figure out how to explain that she is still in middle school while enjoying the adventure of first‑love and newfound independence.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Laura O'Neil
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