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When Madison follows Ivy’s weblog, she is surprised to learn that the popular girl’s life is not as flawless as the posts portray. The revelation forces Madison to confront the difference between what we project online and the authentic experiences of those around us. As the school year crescendos into Christmas, the girls navigate friendship, honesty, and the realities of growing up together.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Laura Dower
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