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Gretchen, a sixth‑grader, and her classmates enjoy the close camaraderie of school life. Their peace is disrupted when a new student begins weaving fantastical yet credible stories. These fabrications test their friendships, family ties, and the importance of honesty.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Barthe DeClements
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