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At the height of adolescence, twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield prepare for the most anticipated Sweet Valley High event of the year. Their glamorous party promises joy and friendship, but when a sudden tragedy strikes, the twins must face emotional turmoil and an irrevocable transformation of their once‑familiar school life. The story follows the twins as they navigate grief, resilience, and the complexities of growing up together in a town where everything has always been predictable.
First publish date: May 1, 1999
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Kate William
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