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When a crew arrives to film a docudrama on campus, the students of Far Hills Junior High are thrust into a chaotic mix of production logistics and school drama. Amid the excitement, Madison’s mother steps forward as the unexpected producer, adding personal stakes to the project.
The story unfolds with a focus on the daily lives of the students, exploring themes of friendship and the challenges of growing up in a school setting. Through the lens of the docudrama, the characters confront their aspirations, joint projects, and the ordinary yet meaningful moments that shape their junior high experience.
The narrative blends realistic school dynamics with a lightly fantastical element as the production becomes a backdrop for the characters’ self-discovery and camaraderie.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Laura Dower
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