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Lara Zany holds the title of Friendship Matchmaker at her middle school, tasked with fostering connections among students. When Emily Wong arrives, she brings fresh ideas about bonding. Their friendly rivalry turns into a quest to pair two students who seem destined for friendship with the perfect best friend, exploring how companionship can grow in a school environment.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Randa Abdel-Fattah
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