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When Nikki Maxwell discovers that her crush Brandon volunteers at a neighborhood animal shelter, she learns the shelter faces imminent closure. Determined to help, Nikki and her best friends, Chloe and Zoey, decide to compete in an upcoming ice‑skating competition to raise money for the shelter.
Their plans are complicated when Mackenzie, a rival who wants to be the star of the show, throws a wrench into their efforts. Nikki must outsmart Mackenzie while balancing friendship, school life, and her love of skating. The story follows Nikki’s creative strategies and the teamwork needed to protect the animals and keep the competition spirit alive.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Rachel Renée Russell
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