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“Gina Rodgers raised her hand, triggering a class-wide bristle. Everyone wanted to impress Mr. Tipton, but it was Gina who always raised her hand first, like he was going to fall in love with her for her 4.3 GPA or something.”

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Book:The Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing
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The Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing

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