Books like Last Chance (Bite) by Sarah Dessen
Colie, a constantly on-the-move teenager, arrives on the North Carolina coast with little expectation of change. Tasked with staying only with her eccentric Aunt Mira, she finds an unexpected job waitressing at the Last Chance café. In this role, she discovers a sense of belonging, new friendships, and the beginnings of romance.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Sarah Dessen
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