Description
The time is 1950. The place is a small town in the Midwest. The girl is Claire, and she has a new black friend. But in an all-white town, how open can the girls be about their friendship?
Now Claire faces being the "new girl" in school. A year later, she is confronting betrayal . . . and sin. Finally, she is fifteen and in love. But it is not a love that can be spoken of, least of all by Claire.
In five interrelated stories, Claire grows into a young woman, learning about racism, sex, and love along the way. Most of all, she learns about truth.
Now Claire faces being the "new girl" in school. A year later, she is confronting betrayal . . . and sin. Finally, she is fifteen and in love. But it is not a love that can be spoken of, least of all by Claire.
In five interrelated stories, Claire grows into a young woman, learning about racism, sex, and love along the way. Most of all, she learns about truth.
Details
Author: |
Marion Dane Bauer |
ISBN 10: |
0547076142 |
Pages: |
176 |
Publisher: |
Clarion Books |
Publication Date: |
November 10, 2008 |
Binding: |
Paperback |
Weight: |
0.30lbs |
Age Group: |
Young Adult (14 - 18) |
Grade Range: |
7-10 |
