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Julia and Romano

By (author): Eric Walters

Forced to move across the country for her mom’s new job, Julia Anderson hates everything about her new home in Campbell River — until she meets Cody Romano, a cute and charming guy who soon becomes a friend, then something more. But just when things are finally looking up, Jules and Cody realize their families are on opposite sides of an environmental issue that’s dividing their small coastal community in half, stirring up strife, spite, and even sabotage.

Hiding secret dates from gossiping neighbors and their parents, Jules and Cody must risk it all to be together, lest their relationship end before they can find out how far it can go.

AUTHOR

Eric Walters

Eric Walters began writing in 1993 as a way to entice his grade 5 students into becoming more interested in reading and writing. Walters has now published 120 novels and picture books. His novels have become bestsellers, been translated into 16 languages, and won over 100 awards, including 10 Forest of Reading awards and the 2020 Governor General’s Literary Award. He conceived of the I Read Canadian Day and is a tireless presenter, speaking to over 100,000 students per year across North America. In 2014, Walters was named a Member of The Order of Canada. He lives in Guelph, ON with his wife, Anita, and they have 3 grown children – Christina, Nicholas, and Julia – and 6 grandchildren.

Reviews

“Deftly crafted and simply riveting, Julia and Romano is an extraordinary and unreservedly recommended pick.”

“A new young adult book is sure to show that a rose by any other name does smell as sweet.”

“Readers looking for a feel-good version of Romeo and Juliet — with a little bit of danger and suspense related to the legal battle and an anonymous donor’s support of the Eco-Guardians — will enjoy Cody and Julia’s journey. While the story follows familiar genre beats, it still contains enough surprises to sustain readers’ interest.”

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Details

Dimensions:

304 Pages
8in * 5.375in * 0.75in
294gr

Published:

March 21, 2026

Publisher:

Cormorant Books

ISBN:

9781770868236

Book Subjects:

YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Romance / Contemporary

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Language:

eng

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