Books like When we first met by Norma Fox Mazer
The story follows a teenage girl who unexpectedly falls in love with the son of a woman whose car accident was responsible for the death of her sister. The novel explores the complex emotions that arise from this shared history and the challenges of navigating such a relationship.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Norma Fox Mazer
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