A classic coming-of-age love story from beloved Newbery Medal winner Beverly Cleary. Sixteen-year-old Shelley Latham longs for her junior year of high school to be different from the stifling sameness of the years before. When she is sent from Oregon to California to stay with friends of the family for the school year, she gets her wish. Right away, Shelley’s pretty looks and “Northern” ways endear her to her new classmates, including Hartley, the student body president. Meanwhile, Shelley sets her heart on star basketball player Philip—and when he asks her out, everything seems perfect. Shelley truly is the luckiest girl…but is it Philip or Hartley whom she really loves? Love Triangle: Shelley has her choice of two very different boys: Philip, the handsome star athlete, and Hartley, the kind and intelligent class president. Choosing between them is the hardest test of her junior year. Coming-of-Age Story: Far from her Oregon home, Shelley must navigate a new school, new friends, and new feelings as she figures out who she is and what she truly wants. Sweet Romance: A wholesome and heartwarming story of first crushes and teen dating, perfect for readers looking for a classic love story that focuses on emotion and connection. Classic YA Fiction: From a beloved Newbery Medal-winning author, this story captures the innocence and excitement of being sixteen in a way that continues to charm readers decades later.