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During a carefree summer, a girl plays a simple game of truth or dare with her friends. The innocent white lies she tells spin out of control, creating misunderstandings that keep her from staying close to her friends.
By the time the summer ends, she is forced to return home, only to discover that the people she once considered best friends have become estranged and drama‑prone. Faced with a tangle of broken trust, she must navigate the fallout, learn the value of honesty, and decide whether to confront the truth or find a new way forward.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Barbara Dee
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