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In this lively school‑centric tale, best friends George and Lilly find themselves on opposing sides of a Spirit Week competition. As the friends lead separate teams, a series of nasty practical jokes escalates, threatening the school’s prize and their friendship.
The tension rises when Principal Klein begins to suspect foul play. If he discovers the pranks, Spirit Week will be canceled and the whole class could face a year in detention. The story follows the friends’ battle to keep the competition friendly while protecting their bond and preventing a school‑wide punishment.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Allan Woodrow
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