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by Jeannette Walls (Goodreads Author)

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Je Antonuccio I think it represents them...the fact that they are an oddity, but still are beautiful. Being misplaced, but trying to fit in.

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What was the symbolism of the title?

Alise It's the name of the actual award, but it's an award given for bravery which that character received from going to rescue someone under enemy fire whi…moreIt's the name of the actual award, but it's an award given for bravery which that character received from going to rescue someone under enemy fire which is what Bean does for her sister.(less)

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was this written before or after the glass castle?

Sara After. The Glass Castle was published in 2006 whole this book was published in 2013.

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is this as good as the glass castle?

Lisa No, it's not, but it's good. You'll especially like it if you were a teenager in the 70's. I think she captured the times really well. …moreNo, it's not, but it's good. You'll especially like it if you were a teenager in the 70's. I think she captured the times really well. (less)

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This book is about Jeanette and liz right? I vaguely remember bean being her nickname. I think this was before Brians birth.

Sara This book is fiction.

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