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Alice Kinney expects middle school to be a smooth transition with her best friend Cassidy by her side. But when they end up in different classes, Alice must navigate a new group in honors while maintaining contact with Cassidy through a shared notebook. The situation compounds when Alice befriends Nikki, who is perceived as unfriendly, raising tensions. Alice balances her friendships, hoping to reveal the truth about Nikki’s misunderstandings. Complications arise when Cassidy’s play and Nikki’s math competition clash, forcing Alice to choose between two important events and risking the ire of both friends. The story follows Alice’s efforts to reconcile conflicting loyalties and preserve her cherished friendships.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Cari Simmons
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