Books like Two guys noticed me-- and other miracles by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
When Jody’s mother reappears after two years away, the family dynamic shifts dramatically. Jody, a bright teenage girl, must navigate her parents’ rekindled relationship and her own budding romantic feelings. The story follows her as she balances the emotional turmoil of a sudden reunion with the challenges of adolescence and growing independence.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
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