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In this juvenile fiction tale, Addie promises the class that superstar pop singer Cody Tucker will perform at their annual winter dance. When the promise turns out to be a lie, her best friend Jenny must rally to keep the event—and their friendship—intact. Set in a middle‑school setting, the story explores themes of friendship, school events, and the excitement of dance parties and singing.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Nancy E. Krulik
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