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In this lighthearted teen romance, a group of high school students are paired for a fake marriage course, a Prism to test their assumptions and challenge their opinions. Each pairing forces them to confront and re-evaluate their views of the others and of themselves. Amid the humor and awkward closings, a series of small connections blossom into genuine friendships and a few bubbling romances, reminding readers that there is more beneath the surface in a room full of imaginations and emotions.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kristin Walker
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