
Mariah Fredericks
6 SeriesMariah Fredericks is an American author renowned for her Jane Prescott series. She was nominated for a Hugo Award in 2007 for her novel Crunch Time.
In "Crunch Time" by Mariah Fredericks, four diverse teenagers—Leo, Max, Jane, and Daisy—form a study group to prepare for the SATs. They bond over their shared frustration with the test's importance. Tensions rise when it is discovered that one of them has cheated. The group must uncover who the cheater is and understand their motivations. This revelation tests their newfound friendship and challenges their perspectives on academic competition.