![]() ![]() ![]() OL15057739W Page_number_confidence 87.18 Pages 314 Partner Innodata Pdf_module_version 0.0.11 Ppi 360 Rcs_key 24143 Republisher_date 20210427201607 Republisher_operator Republisher_time 810 Scandate 20210408054138 Scanner Scanningcenter cebu Scribe3_search_catalog isbn Scribe3_search_id 9781416980087 Sent_to_scribe Tts_version 4. This book follows Nikki's trials and tribulations in the face of harassment from the most popular girl in class, a possible requited crush on her lab partner, kooky plans from her boy-crazy friends, and complications from her pesky little sister. Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 18:00:49 Bookplateleaf 0002 Boxid IA40089412 Camera USB PTP Class Camera Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier ![]()
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