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Copyright © 2008 by Tanita S. Davis

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Davis, Tanita S.
A la carte / Tanita S. Davis.—1st ed.
p. cm.
Summary: Lainey, a high school senior and aspiring celebrity chef, is forced to question her priorities after her best friend (and secret crush) runs away from home.
[1. Cooks—Fiction. 2. African Americans—Fiction.] I. Title.
PZ7.D3174Aak 2008
[Fic]—dc22
2007049656

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