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Description
Ben Carver returns for the spring semester at the exclusive Natick School in Massachusetts, determined to put his past relationship with Rafe Goldberg behind him and focus on his grades and a scholarship award. However, Rafe is still present at school, and Ben also meets a girl named Hannah in the library. The novel explores Ben's complicated relationships with Rafe, Hannah, and his distant, demanding father.
Quick Summary
Ben from the hit "Openly" returns to Natick Prep ready to focus on his grades, but navigating life with Rafe still around creates endless drama, awkward humor, and emotional moments that feel incredibly real. Kids will be hooked by the authentic teenage voice, the messy friendship chaos, and characters who make mistakes but actually learn from them. If your kid likes "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" or books by John Green, they'll devour this. It's perfect for grades 9-12.