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Set in 1914, the interactive tale follows Rebecca as she attempts to secure a role in a vaudeville show, stages a musical performance, and infiltrates a factory to deliver a critical message. Readers shape the narrative by selecting Rebecca’s actions, guiding her through the era’s challenges and opportunities in an engaging, choose‑your‑own‑story format.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jacqueline Dembar Greene
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