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Roger Barrett, a shy, clumsy junior, secretly works as a janitor after school and carries a long‑standing crush on the glamorous Lila Fowler. When he wins the school race’s qualifying heat, he unexpectedly becomes a weekend celebrity and catches Lila’s attention. Faced with the choice between winning the race finals and keeping his job, Roger wonders whether the sudden fame will be enough to win Lila’s heart or if the spotlight will shift anyway.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Kate William
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