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Lives of Our Own
By Hewett, Lorri
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-52545-959-0
- Publisher
- New York : Dutton Children's Books, c1998.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 1998
Gr 7-10 When Shawna Riley's parents divorce, she leaves Denver and moves with her father back to his hometown of Dessina, Georgia. She soon discovers that the students at Dessina High School are somewhat distant toward newcomers, especially an intelligent and wealthy black girl. Surprised by the segregated activities of this integrated high school, Shawna writes an editorial for the school newspaper asking that the Old South Ball, a tradition for the white students, be open to all. Her editorial results in violent reactio...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
