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Alan is a well-liked senior at his high school, admired by classmates and teachers alike. His routine life takes a dramatic turn when Duncan "Doomed" Stein, a new student, appears on campus and launches an underground newspaper. The publication quickly gains influence, reshaping the dynamics among students and challenging Alan's place in the school community.
As the paper spreads, Alan is drawn into debates, friendships, and conflicts that test his values and social standing, forcing him to confront the pressures of popularity, family expectations, and the complexities of teenage life.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: M. E. Kerr
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