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Georgia Khatchadorian plans to succeed at Hills Village Middle School where her troublemaker brother has failed before. With a mix of humor and realistic teenage challenges, the story follows Georgia as she navigates classroom dynamics, friendships, and her brother’s chaotic antics. The book offers a lively, honest portrayal of middle‑school life, reflecting on ambition, family bonds, and the perseverance needed to rise above setbacks.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: James Patterson
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