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Tara's Adventures in Life: First Love

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Reader reviewed by Alex

This book is one of the best books that I have read in a long time. Since I don't talk to my mom a lot about some things, this book helped a lot. It helped me to learn about things that I had questions about. I also have a better idea of how to ask my mom about any other questions i have. I wish I could thank this shari in person for this. Wonderful book!!!

Overall rating		5.0
Plot		5.0
Characters		0.0
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