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Name: The boy-oh-boy next door
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)
Author: Rita Miami

📘 The boy-oh-boy next door by Rita Miami

The boy‑oh‑boy next door follows 12‑year‑old Stephanie as she navigates the complicated feelings that arise when the new kid in town, Eddie, draws unwanted attention to her crush. Eddie, three years her senior, becomes the center of a gossip‑filled school headline, turning Stephanie’s quiet affection into a public spectacle. As she grapples with her jealousy and the pressure of popularity, Stephanie must decide whether to confront Eddie again or let their friendship drift away.

First publish date: 1993

Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers

Authors: Rita Miami

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