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Barbara Dee

Maybe He Just Likes You

Barbara DeeFiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2019

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Barbara Dee

Maybe He Just Likes You

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

630L

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Maybe He Just Likes You by Barbara Dee follows 12-year-old Mila, who endures escalating unwanted attention from a basketball team, while her friends fail to support her; through karate and a supportive teacher, Mila eventually confronts the boys and the school addresses boundaries and consent. The book depicts sexual harassment and bullying.

Emotional

Challenging

Contemplative

Heartwarming

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.4

8,277 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Barbara Dee's Maybe He Just Likes You tackles the serious issue of harassment in middle school with sensitivity and realism. Critics praise the book for its authentic depiction of a young girl's struggle and its valuable educational message. However, some suggest the narrative occasionally borders on being overly didactic. Overall, it is a compelling and important read for young audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Maybe He Just Likes You?

Teen readers who appreciated the social realism and school dynamics in Blubber by Judy Blume or the coming-of-age challenges in Wonder by R.J. Palacio will find Maybe He Just Likes You by Barbara Dee compelling. Ideal for those exploring themes of consent, bullying, and self-empowerment in middle school settings.

4.4

8,277 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

630L

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