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In the bustling streets of New York City, fourteen‑year‑old best friends who share a common bond as daughters of famous parents watch out for one another while balancing the ordinary and extraordinary aspects of their lives. They juggle typical high‑school challenges—like securing a date for the homecoming dance—with glamorous family duties, such as walking the red carpet alongside their celebrated parents. Their friendship provides support as they negotiate the pressures of both everyday school life and the dazzling demands of fame.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Joanna Philbin
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