On the Fence
Readers rate it 3.8 (58 on Hardcover)
304 pages · Released Jul 1, 2014 · HarperTeen
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A note for parents
On the Fence is a lighthearted contemporary romance aimed at teen readers that explores identity, self-acceptance, and vulnerability through the lens of a tomboy navigating unexpected feelings for her best friend. The story emphasizes authenticity and courage while avoiding heavy darker themes, making it appropriate for early-to-mid teens. Mild language and some kissing/romantic tension appear but nothing graphic; the emotional content is grounded and relatable rather than traumatic.
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She's a tomboy. He's the boy next door. With three older brothers, Charlotte Reynolds, aka Charlie, has always been more comfortable calling the shots on a basketball court than flirting with the opposite sex. So when her police officer dad demands she get a summer job to pay for the latest in a long line of speeding t... She's a tomboy. He's the boy next door. With three older brothers, Charlotte Reynolds, aka Charlie, has always been more comfortable calling the shots on a basketball court than flirting with the opposite sex. So when her police officer dad demands she get a summer job to pay for the latest in a long line of speeding tickets, she's more than a little surprised to find herself working at a chichi boutique and going out with a boy who has never seen her tear it up in a pickup game. Charlie seeks late-night refuge in her backyard, talking out her problems with her neighbor and honorary fourth brother, Braden, sitting back-to-back against the fence that separates them. Braden may know her better than anyone. But there's a secret Charlie's keeping that even he hasn't figured out—she's fallen for him. Hard. She knows what it means to go for the win, but if spilling her secret means losing him for good, the stakes just got too high. On the Fence is a sweet and satisfying read about finding yourself and finding love where you least expect it.
Shelved under
- Juvenile Fiction
- Loveable Characters
- emotional
- Young Adult
- Families
- Brothers and sisters
- Family life
- Single-parent families
- Sex role
- Dating (Social customs)
- Self-actualization (Psychology)
- Fiction
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ISBN 9780062235671 · HarperTeen