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Gr 6–8—Annie Steele, 15, is forced to give up her dream of becoming a teacher when her father sends her to work in the town's wool mill in order to pay off his debts. At first, with two of her friends also working there, her life seems bearable, until the day she oversleeps. Knowing how angry her father will be if her pay is docked, she decides to approach Mr. Hoggart, the overseer, to explain the situation and assure him that it will never happen again. She f...Log In or Sign Up to Read More