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Mackenzie Little-Armstrong’s teenage life seems flawless: an almost-film star, a promising spot as Eighth Grade Social Chair, and a glamorous back‑to‑school gala that will show her and her best friends as the next big names. Yet the cutthroat world of Hollywood can turn aspirations into almost‑nothing faster than a trend change. In this fresh installment of Zoey Dean’s Talent series, Mac, Emily, and their BFFs navigate the high‑stakes battles of friendship, loyalty, and social survival as they battle cliques and betrayal to reclaim their place in the coveted Inner Circle of L.A. elite schools.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Zoey Dean
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