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Anna, a new freshman, invites her classmates to contribute to a slam book in an effort to make her social debut memorable. What begins as a harmless quest for friendship quickly turns dark, as the anonymous confessions unveil secrets, betrayals, and a looming sense of danger. As the final pages are filled, the studentsβand Anna herselfβmust face the consequences of their words and the painful realities of bullying, body image, and family crisis. The novel explores the fragile dynamics of teenage life in high school, the nature of peer pressure, and the challenges young girls face when their voices are caught between ridicule and the need for support.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Ann M. Martin
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