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Dimple, a 17‑year‑old Indian‑American, feels torn between two cultures. She discovers that her hypnotically charming best friend sees her as an asset—tapping into her heritage and stealing the attention of the boy she likes. As Dimple wrestles with belonging, friendship, and identity, she must decide who she wants to be and whether she will let her best friend dictate her life.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Tanuja Desai Hidier
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