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When Harry falls in love, the class’s notorious mischief pangs into quiet affection, leaving his best friend Doug unimpressed and the school buzzing with confusion. Suzy Kline paints both the crowded halls and the quiet, private moments that reveal a softer side to the once-horrible hero.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Suzy Kline
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