Fifteen

With her usual warmth, perceptiveness, and humor, Newbery Medal winner Beverly Cleary creates a classic coming of age story about the joys and worries of a young girl's first crush. It seems too good to be true. The most popular boy in school has asked Jane out—and she's never even dated before. In this wholesome teenage romance, Stan is tall and good-looking, friendly and hard-working—everything Jane ever dreamed of. But is she ready for this? Suppose her parents won't let her go? What if she's nervous and makes a fool of herself? Maybe he'll think she's too young. If only she knew all the clever things to say. If only she were prettier. If only she were ready for this... Sweet High School Romance: Jane Purdy is fifteen and has never been on a date. When the most popular boy in school asks her out, she’s a bundle of nerves wondering if she’s pretty enough or clever enough to keep his interest. First Love Jitters: From worrying about what to wear to hoping her parents don’t embarrass her, this story perfectly captures the heart-pounding, palm-sweating anxieties of a first crush. Finding Yourself: A heartwarming and humorous journey about a young girl learning to be comfortable in her own skin, even when everything feels awkward. 1950s Nostalgia: Step back in time to an era of soda fountains, school dances, and wholesome dates, brought to life by a master storyteller.