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"Freshmen" follows the parallel stories of Luke and Phoebe, former classmates from a shared high school who now embark together on their first year at university in York, England. Through their intertwined voices, the novel captures the emotional and social experiences that define the freshman year—first dates, friendships, and the practical realities of campus life—while exploring themes of personal growth and connection.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Tom Ellen
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