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Read Time: ~5.3 hr

Peanut

by Ayun Halliday (2011)

About this book

Nervous about starting her sophomore year at a new high school, Sadie decides to make herself more interesting by claiming to be allergic to peanuts, but her lie quickly spirals out of control.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CorePeanut Lead Character

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