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I do love me a good historical fiction novel, and this one totally hits the mark! I was so engaged in this book and the plight of Robbie (12) and his sister Gloria (16). I was 100% invested in their lives, especially that of Robbie.

The book starts with a jerk of a boy, a white boy from a wealthy family that it seems everyone reveres or has reason to believe that they should never oppose them. Lyle, jerk-boy, hits on Gloria but his advances on her are totally unwelcomed. Lyle continues pressing
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