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A friend like that

by Alfred Slote · 1988

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When eleven-year-old Robby takes drastic steps to stop his widowered father from developing a new love interest, his friend Beth has to step in and help him come to terms with the situation.

Themes
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Audience
childrens
Length
short · 152 pages

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