Books like The Shadow Club by Neal Shusterman
In a junior high school, a group of boys forms the Shadow Club, proudly calling themselves the "second bests." Their mission is simple: play anonymous pranks on their fiercest rivals. What starts as harmless fun and playful tension soon escalates, unraveling safety and testing the bonds of friendship. This story follows the journey of the club members as they confront the consequences of their actions and learn what it truly means to handle responsibility in a high‑school setting.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Neal Shusterman
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