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Melanie’s seventh‑grade life is turned upside down when the Fabulous Five seem to be ignoring her. Determined to prove her popularity, she embarks on a series of trials that test her friendships, her street smarts, and her sense of identity. Through comic mishaps, whispered confidences, and a few awkward kisses, Melanie learns that true popularity comes not from external approval, but from understanding herself and the people she cares about.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Coming of Age/Childhood Coming of Age
Authors: Betsy Haynes
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