Books like Take Me There by Susane Colasanti
After a painful breakup, Rhiannon craves her boyfriend’s return while Nicole finds herself drawn to a new crush, and James, in love with Rhiannon, cannot fathom a friendship could mean more. Their lives become tangled when the school’s mean girl tries to ruin their relationships. Together, they must decide whether standing up to the bully will restore their friendships or bring new complications.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Susane Colasanti
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