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When 13‑year‑old Dinnie Doone is taken from her troubled life by her aunt and uncle, she is sent to an international boarding school in Lugano, Switzerland. Surrounded by students from many cultures, languages, and beliefs, Dinnie initially struggles to reconcile her past with her new reality. As she forges friendships and embraces the school’s unique traditions, she learns to trust herself and uncover the beautiful "bloomabilities" that her new life offers.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Sharon Creech
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