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In "What if-- all the rumors were true," reader-guided decision making places Haley at the center of her junior year at Hillsdale High. Faced with a choice of activities that could improve her college transcript or enhance her social life, the reader is invited to deliberate and choose the path that best aligns with Haley’s goals. The story blends typical high‑school challenges with the interactive appeal of plot‑your‑own narratives, encouraging young adults to think strategically about their future.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Liz Ruckdeschel
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