Books with author Rosamond Du Jardin

When Tobey Heydon wears Brose's class ring, her family insists that it be understood they are not "going steady." This inevitably leads straight into difficulties and misunderstandings. But what Brose likes best about Tobey-better even than her nearly-red hair and her smile-is that she is so honest. A boy appreciates that quality in a girl. So when she tells him she is going to a college dance with another man, he is secretly reassured even while he growls. However, things become more and more complicated until the class ring changes hands-for a while.

All the fun of high school graduation and that special summer before college are heightened for Tobey Heydon when dashing Dick Allen adds his attentions to those she is receiving from her favorite young man, Brose Gilman. And the plot really curdles (along with Brose's feelings), when Tobey meets a handsome artist who seems to be the object behind her non-objective paintings. But Brose gets his revenge, and it's not only sweet, it's hilarious.

The summer of Twink's junior year at high school stretched ahead. She hoped for a job but so far none was in sight. After deciding that it was a mistake to "go steady" she broke it off with Ronny. Although there might be lonely evenings ahead, at least life would have more variety...and variety there was! First, Jay moved next door seeming cold and aloof. Then a series of incidents and the warmth of Twink's family broke down his wall of reserve. Twink grew fond of Jay, and thoroughly enjoyed his swimming pool and red Jaguar, but it was Gary who she really liked.... Would Gary only have eyes for pretty and sophisticated Lib?