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The Fashion Committee: A Novel of Art, Crime, and Applied Design

Susan Juby

Charlie Dean lives for fashion, while John Thomas-Smith makes metal sculptures in his garage and has little interest in clothing. Both want a scholarship to a private arts high school, and the winning fashion design will decide it. Charlie and John each need the award, but only one student can receive the scholarship. Their different artistic interests meet in a high-stakes design competition.

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Themes
Art And Creativity · School
Format
Hardcover
ISBN-13
9780451468789
Language
English
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