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When the Collapse shatters the economy and Amy’s college dream, she scrambles to secure any job to support her terminal‑ill grandmother and her rebellious younger sister. Drawn into the cast of TLN’s new reality series, "Who Knows People, Baby–You?", Amy signs a contract despite her doubts. The show promises millions to viewers who can correctly predict the teenage cast’s actions during crises. However, the network manipulates outcomes with 24/7 hidden cameras, life‑threatening technology, and blatant rigging—raising the stakes whenever ratings fall. Soon Amy’s fight for survival extends beyond the screen.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Nancy Kress
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