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Set in a high school, "Rival" follows two close friends who have become rivals after a falling out the previous year. As they prepare for a prestigious singing competition, they confront the reasons that turned their friendship into an adversarial standoff, exploring themes of popularity, interpersonal relations, and the resilience of teenage bonds.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Sara Bennett-Wealer
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