num_pages: 166
description: The summer of the first boyfriendThat's what Alice's father calls the summer before Alice starts junior high. And because Pamela's cousin from New Jersey says starting seventh grade without a boyfriend is the worst thing that can happen to a girl (even worse than not having pierced ears or a leather skirt), Alice is greatful that she's got Patrick.The trouble is, Patrick the boyfriend is a lot more complicated than Patrick the friend. What's an appropriate present for Alice to give Patrick for his birthday? What should she do if Patrick wants to kiss her and she hasn't just brushed her teeth? Alice really likes Patrick, but sometimes she thinkgs life would be a lot simpler if they were still just friends.
language: English
title: Alice in Rapture, Sort of
titlecomplete: Alice in Rapture, Sort of (Alice Stories)
genres: Fiction, Teen, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Romance, Chick Lit, Banned Books, Childrens, Contemporary, Realistic Fiction
ratings_count: 2598
series: Alice
publisher: Mammoth