He's My Baby Now

by Jeannette Eyerly

A sixteen-year-old unwed father plots ways to keep the baby.

Genres: Young Adult

Paperback

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

YA adult author, pioneer of delicate, controversial subjects. Also columnist.

Reviews

[Celeste · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty bad actually, but enjoyable in its badness, and bonus points for a surprise paranormal plot inclusion. The author has an odd narrative style with using the proper names more often instead of pronouns. The kid is the biggest idiot of all time. Thoughtful but bleak ending.

[Lori Nemitz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read between January & June 1985.

Original notes on book from 1985: Good book. Applicable to today.

[Ms. Yingling · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this in middle school; loved this author, especially her Girl in the Mirror.

Fun fact: this is the book that the After School Special "Schoolboy Father" with Rob Lowe and Dana Plato was based off!

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0180124/...

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