Books like Almost Alice by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
The story follows four high‑school students as they navigate the complexities of adolescence. Alice and Patrick prepare for the annual prom during the second semester of 11th grade, while Peter and Pamela experience transformative events that test their friendships and individual identities.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
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