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Limb, Sue. 
GIRL, NEARLY 16, ABSOLUTE TORTURE
New York : Delacorte, 2005.
IL 5-8, RL 4.7
ISBN 0385732163
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        Jess had the perfect summer planned Jess and Fred, lounging in the park, gazing into each other’s eyes and engaging in witty repartee. it was going to be so romantic.  And there her maddening mum stepped in.   She suddenly announced a two week “road trip” to Cornwall to visit Jess’s dad.  But Jess is nervous because she is leaving Fred in the presence of her beautiful best friend Flora.
        I would recommend this book to anyone who likes to read about girl problems and about their annoying families.  (Breanne Miller, student)
SUBJECTS:     Dating (Social customs) -- Fiction.
                        Friendship -- Fiction.
                        Summer -- Fiction.
                        Fathers -- Fiction.
                        Gays -- Fiction.
                        England -- Fiction.
                        Humorous stories.
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