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Description

Natalie's best friend, Zoe, is sure that the novel Natalie's written is good enough to be published. But how can a twelve-year-old girl publish a book? Natalie's mother is an editor for a big children's publisher, but Natalie doesn't want to ask for any favors. Then Zoe has a brilliant idea:... read more

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Summary

A girl named Natalie writes a really good book caled the CHEATER. When she shows it to her friend, Zoe, they decide to try and get it published. Natalies mom works for publishing company. So Natalie uses a fake name and sends it to her mom so she doesn't know who it is from. With the help... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Cast of Characters/Important People

  • Natalie/ Cassandera Day: the writer of the story and the main character, tall, friend to Zoe
  • Zoe/ Zee Zee: Natalie best friend and her publishing agent
  • Mrs. Clayton: Their english teacher and co-worker to Zoe and Natalie
  • Letha: Hannah's evil boss, a know it all stuck up lady
  • Hannah: Natalie's mom and publisher of her book
  • Tom morton: president of shipley publishing company

First Sentence

Natalie couldn't take it. She peeked in the doorway of the school library, then turned, took six steps down the hall, turned, paced back, and stopped to look in at Zoe again.

Authors & Contributors

  1. Andrew Clements (Author)
 

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