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He Loves Me Not
A young high school student is so dedicated to her music that she has no time for the romance she secretly craves—until she meets someone who seems to like her just the way she is
He loves me . . .
Fifteen-year-old Alison Holland dreams of becoming a professional musician. No sacrifice is too great when it comes to her music—even if it means giving up extracurricular activities like dating and hanging out with friends.
Alison is overjoyed when she gets her first professional gig. Soon, she’s playing at events all over town. But lately, she’s starting to wonder how it would feel to go to a party as someone’s girlfriend instead of the keyboard player. She’s feeling lonely and left out, especially when the night of the big dance arrives—and she doesn’t have a date.
Then, at a wedding, Alison meets Ted Mollison, a photographer. He seems to really get her—to understand her dreams and ambitions. But is he more interested in his camera than in romance?
A book for anyone who has ever felt like they’re different, He Loves Me Not is about fitting in and branching out . . . and being loved for who you are.
He loves me . . .
Fifteen-year-old Alison Holland dreams of becoming a professional musician. No sacrifice is too great when it comes to her music—even if it means giving up extracurricular activities like dating and hanging out with friends.
Alison is overjoyed when she gets her first professional gig. Soon, she’s playing at events all over town. But lately, she’s starting to wonder how it would feel to go to a party as someone’s girlfriend instead of the keyboard player. She’s feeling lonely and left out, especially when the night of the big dance arrives—and she doesn’t have a date.
Then, at a wedding, Alison meets Ted Mollison, a photographer. He seems to really get her—to understand her dreams and ambitions. But is he more interested in his camera than in romance?
A book for anyone who has ever felt like they’re different, He Loves Me Not is about fitting in and branching out . . . and being loved for who you are.
- GenresFictionYoung Adult
160 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 1982
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About the author
Caroline B. Cooney
129 books1,768 followersCaroline Cooney knew in sixth grade that she wanted to be a writer when "the best teacher I ever had in my life" made writing her main focus. "He used to rip off covers from The New Yorker and pass them around and make us write a short story on whichever cover we got. I started writing then and never stopped!"
When her children were young, Caroline started writing books for young people -- with remarkable results. She began to sell stories to Seventeen magazine and soon after began writing books. Suspense novels are her favorites to read and write. "In a suspense novel, you can count on action."
To keep her stories realistic, Caroline visits many schools outside of her area, learning more about teenagers all the time. She often organizes what she calls a "plotting game," in which students work together to create plots for stories. Caroline lives in Westbrook, Connecticut and when she's not writing she volunteers at a hospital, plays piano for the school musicals and daydreams!
- Scholastic.com
When her children were young, Caroline started writing books for young people -- with remarkable results. She began to sell stories to Seventeen magazine and soon after began writing books. Suspense novels are her favorites to read and write. "In a suspense novel, you can count on action."
To keep her stories realistic, Caroline visits many schools outside of her area, learning more about teenagers all the time. She often organizes what she calls a "plotting game," in which students work together to create plots for stories. Caroline lives in Westbrook, Connecticut and when she's not writing she volunteers at a hospital, plays piano for the school musicals and daydreams!
- Scholastic.com
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
July 11, 2025
YA romance
A very talented musical high school girl misses out on regular teen life as she has so many commitments. Will she ever get to be the girl at the dance instead of the girl playing at one? Full of that teen angst that Cooney is so good at.
A very talented musical high school girl misses out on regular teen life as she has so many commitments. Will she ever get to be the girl at the dance instead of the girl playing at one? Full of that teen angst that Cooney is so good at.
August 29, 2017
Very cute love story. Really enjoyed Allison and Ted.
March 31, 2023
Whiney, empty-headed heroine spends a billionty pages obsessing over BOYS! Tedious. Plus, we have some of this author’s signature fat shaming thrown in just for funsies 😡
May 25, 2025
An entertaining read, well written, with moments of good humour. A bit mopey (the yearning of younger selves). but expected. I was very impressed with Allison's talent.
November 8, 2012
This is one of my all time favorite books. It is about a talent high school student who doesn't fit in because her schedule is so busy playing gigs at which she is amazingly talented. Her friends stop asking her to hangout she never gets asked out by boys or to go to parties. But she decides that her music is worth the sacrifice. Then she meets a boy that is in a similar boat. A boy that loves her for her and wouldn't want her to change. A very sweet story I have probably read it about 10 times.
February 21, 2014
It was pretty cute, with some parts maybe a little tiny bit too much. But I loved the growing up part of this, but I also wish that it wasn't always the opposite sex. Why can't the MC ever have real friends that change them around? Why's it always gotta be romantic? That was the only thing lacking, friendship with other people. But at other times, I couldn't stop laughing, especially with Lizzie and Ralph and their teasing.
A 3.5 read!!
A 3.5 read!!
July 27, 2015
it was very sweet. was a good read <3
September 17, 2015
Oh so cheesy, oh so awesome
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