Shannon P. (we4peebles) reviewed on 2/18/2008 + 66 more book reviews

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"Rosemary Patterson is about to make history. She is among the first African American students in her town to enroll in what had once been an all-white school. Rosemary is ready for the challenge, but when her best friend is suddenly diagnosed with polio, she must face school alone. Stares and whispers follow Rosemary wherever she goes, and the worst offender is Grace Hamilton, a girl who makes no secret of both her and her family's racism. Can Rosemary make it through the school year...and maybe even make a friend? Award-winning author Patricia McKissack brings us a story that reminds us of the power friendship has to transcend all barriers."

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