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E. Lockhart’s coming‑of‑age tale follows sophomore Frankie Landau‑Banks as she navigates high school romance and camaraderie. Frankie’s attraction to senior Matthew Livingston is complicated by his refusal to speak about the all‑male secret society he and his friends belong to. To feel included and to give the society’s pranks a new edge, Frankie cleverly infiltrates the organization, turning the group’s mediocre jokes into something more daring. Through witty observation and spirited scheming, the book explores friendship, identity, and the desire to belong within school culture.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: E. Lockhart
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