Flipped by Wendelin VanDraanen

Known for the Sammy Keyes mystery series, Van Draanen Brings us a romantic comedy in the novel Flipped.  Told in alternating voices, each chapter is told from the perspective of Julie or Bryce.  Acquaintances since the second grade, their relationship has been filled with ups and downs.  Julie fell hard for Bryce, while he just ran the other way.  Now in the eighth grade, Bryce is feeling as though Julie is the one, but Julie is seeing Bryce for who he truly is after avoiding her for six years.  Filled with miscommunication and missed opportunities, the novel is great for both boys and girls who have ever had to read social cues and totally missed them.  This book was also made into a movie.