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Tess Kendrick is a junior at the exclusive Hardwicke School in Washington, D.C., where she is expected to uphold her family's long-standing involvement in the elite education system. Beyond the daily challenges of her classmates, Tess recognizes that her family’s influence extends into the realms of politics and wealth. When a new classmate asks her to manage their student‑council campaign, Tess agrees, setting off a chain of events that forces her to confront the burdens and privileges of her heritage. Along the way, she learns the complexities of ambition, loyalty, and the powerful forces that shape a political dynasty.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jennifer Lynn Barnes
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