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Mary Rose carries the name of her beloved aunt, a courageous woman who died in a blaze while rescuing everyone in their apartment building. As Mary navigates her own life, she learns more about her aunt’s heroics and the expectations that loom over her. The story follows her growing confusion and self‑perception as she strives to honor her aunt’s memory and find her own place in a world shaped by heroism and family bonds.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Marilyn Sachs
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