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In Eleanor High’s eighth‑grade production of *Romeo and Juliet*, Mattie is chosen to play Romeo while a new student, Gemma, takes on Juliet’s role. As rehearsals stir classic passion, Mattie finds her emotions following her heart rather than the script, navigating unexpected feelings in a school setting.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Drama & Plays/Drama
Authors: Barbara Dee
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