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The story follows fifteen-year-old Mary McNeal as she forms an emotional bond with her homeroom teacher. This bond tests her character and proves her maturity, highlighting the importance of mentorship in children's development.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lynn Hall
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