Books like Things are seldom what they seem by Sandy Asher
When a suave high‑school drama coach moves into a small town, he becomes a key figure in the life of fourteen‑year‑old Debbie as she navigates the difficulties of growing up. The novel examines the fragile balances of young friendships and sibling relationships, set against an undercurrent of personal struggle and emerging awareness of difficult family dynamics. Through the lens of a teenage girl's experience, it sheds light on the complex web of feelings that shape adolescent life.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Sandy Asher
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