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Jamie, Isabella, and Angeline have been friends for years, whether they admit it or not. When the trio launches a friendly competition, the stakes rise: the loser must face a game of Dare or Worse. What follows tests their camaraderie, humor, and the unpredictable nature of middle‑school friendships.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Jim Benton
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