Books like Rumors by Caroline B. Cooney
When a flurry of unverified rumors spreads among the members of a cheerleading squad, the atmosphere at school grows tense. Attention quickly turns to Vanessa as a possible source of the gossip, threatening the harmony of the team. The story follows the classmates as they navigate trust, friendship, and the pressure that comes with school life.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Caroline B. Cooney
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