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Told in alternating voices, the story follows sixteen‑year‑old friends Dash and Lily as they devise a wintry scavenger hunt in New York during the Christmas season. Their game, a series of riddles and challenges, leads them through iconic city sights, forging a connection that explores friendship, identity, and the excitement of discovery. The novel captures both the hustle of holiday New York and the depth of teenage self‑realization.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Rachel Cohn
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