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Madison Finn arrives in New York City to celebrate the thirteenth birthday of her best friend, Lindsay. Set in a middle‑school context, the story explores friendship, teenage life, and the excitement of a special day in a bustling city.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Laura Dower
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