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In the countdown to summer, Nikki contemplates her upcoming plans while navigating an unexpected crush surge from a new student. She must decide how to handle her feelings carefully, protecting her friendship with Brandon and facing new drama.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Rachel Renée Russell
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