Jean and Johnny
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1959 · Est. 6 hour read

Jean and Johnny

Written by Beverly Cleary

Book #3 in the First Love series

A girl navigates first love, unsure if her feelings are reciprocated.

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261 pages· 52,434 words· Est. 6 hour read· 900L
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Bookroo's summary

Fifteen-year-old Jean is swept off her feet by the charming Johnny at a dance. As she plans to invite him to another, her excitement is shadowed by doubt. Does Johnny feel the same way, or is Jean's heart destined for disappointment? In this humorous and heartfelt tale, Jean must confront her insecurities and the complexities of young love. Will her courage lead to a romantic connection, or will it reveal a painful truth?

From the publisher

First Date

Fifteen-year-old Jean is astonished when a handsome Johnny whirls her ‘round the dance floor. She’s never given much thought to boys before; now Johnny is all that’s on her mind. Finally she finds the courage to invite him to a dance. But the excitement of a new dress and a scheme to take Johnny’s photograph cannot stop jean’s growing uneasiness that she likes Johnny a lot more than he likes her . . .

This high-school story, which is both funny and touching, is about a girl who lacks self-confidence, and a boy who has too much.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
261
Words
52,434
Reading age
10–14
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
900L
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.6
F&P level
~V
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
16924
Publication
Published
January 1, 1959
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780380728053

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