Books like Almost fifteen by Marilyn Sachs
Imogene is a teenager struggling with her family’s tight budget and her unwillingness to let a boyfriend come into her life. Determined to earn her own money, she takes on a babysitting job. While caring for a young family, Imogene develops an unexpected crush on the father of one of her charges, adding romance to her already hectic, financial‑focused world.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Marilyn Sachs
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