Are You There, Buddha?
A fresh, funny and very contemporary take on puberty, first periods and relationships from the CBCA award-winning author of The Little Wave.
Bridget 'Bee' Ballentine is 12 and starting her first year o…
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a tiny note that's there for embellishment
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