KISSING TENNESSEE: And Other Stories from the Stardust Dance

Kathi Appelt, . . Harcourt, $5.95 ( , $5.95 ISBN p) ISBN 978-0-15-205127-3

Eight short stories revolve around a year-end dance at a junior high in Texas. "The author demonstrates a talent for scene setting and delineates some highly memorable characters," PW wrote. Ages 12-up. (Apr.)

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