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Shirley, a 12‑year‑old, embarks on a precarious adventure in seventh grade: she tries to launch a new school club, navigates the tangle of adolescent friendships, and faces the challenge of welcoming a new boy to the grade. Through awkward missteps, fierce arguments with a classmate, and self‑questioning moments, Shirley learns that the everyday life of a middle‑school girl is anything but simple.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Coming of Age/Childhood Coming of Age
Authors: Stephen Roos
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