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School Library Journal
Reviewed on November 1, 2010
Gr 5-8 Sixth-grader Mary Clare is the oldest girl in a large Catholic family. The year is 1967, and with only her father working, her family is struggling financially. She fears that her mother, who is expecting yet another child, is losing her faith. On top of all this, her beloved older brother receives his draft notice for the Vietnam War. Wanting to help her family with all of their problems...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
Sixth-grader Mary Clare already knows that she wants to be a nun. The personal and political intersect for her...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
