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In a New York private school, an eighth‑grader’s clique has hidden a key that unlocks a legendary secret room, promising prestige for a year. As rival groups fight for access, the students must confront the social pressures of school life, friendships, and cliques.
The novel explores typical middle‑school challenges—competitive cliques, friendship dynamics, and the desire for status—through the lens of a group of students dealing with the drama of gaining and losing power within their social hierarchy.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Lisi Harrison
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