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When Mackenzie moves from being Nikki Maxwell’s arch‑nemesis to the gossip columnist for the school newspaper, Nikki gets nervous that her romantic secret might be revealed. To stay ahead, Nikki joins the student paper herself, keeping a close eye on her rival’s investigations while navigating school drama. The story follows Nikki’s attempts to outwit Mackenzie and protect her personal life amid teenage turmoil.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Rachel Renée Russell
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