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The serious kiss follows Libby Madrigal, a 14‑year‑old girl adjusting to her father's alcoholism and her mother's overeating habits amid family upheaval. After her family moves to a new town in California, Libby faces everyday challenges of teenage life, searching for a trustworthy way to end isolation with a perfect boy to “seriously” kiss.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Mary Hogan
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