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Sick of being bullied and harassed, a new girl at a wealthy suburban Dallas high school plots revenge on the girls in the ruling clique. Set in a Texas high school, the story explores the dynamics of cliques, bullying, and the desire for retribution among students.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Francine Pascal
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