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Sarah Benjamin, a Jewish teenager, faces the challenge of studying at Stuart Hall, Indianapolis’s most elite and profoundly Christian boarding school for girls. The story follows her doubts and determination as she navigates the social expectations of the school while the United States is on the brink of Kennedy’s New Frontier. Set against the backdrop of high‑school life and cultural identity, Sarah’s journey offers insights into the pressures of conformity and the possibilities for personal growth.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Kathryn Lasky
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