Fifteen
By: Beverly Cleary
Summary
Jane Purdy is 15 years old. She lives in Woodmont. It is summer and she has a babysitting job. That summer she was determined to meet a boy. One day while she was babysitting the Doggie Diner truck came to the house and a boy walked in. Jane was paralyzed! That night the boy called her and she learned that his name was Stan Crandle. He asked her on a date and after that they went on a date almost every week. Summer came to an end and school started. There is a fall dance coming up. Will Stan ask Jane?
Characters
Jane Purdy
Protagonist, regular teenage girl, 15 years old, babysitter.
Stan Crandle
Just moved to Woodmont from the city, workd for Doggie Diner, likes Jane.
Marcy
Antagonist, "popular."
Conflict- Will Stan ask Jane to the fall dance?
Reaction
I really liked this book because it as easy to relate to. I also really like the way Beverly Cleary writes. I would definitely recommend this book.