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Gr 8 Up-Twins Nor and Zadie descend from a long line of people who reside at sea in a village made of boats, condemned by an age-old legend and oddly resigned to their fate. Their people scrape together a meager living diving for pink pearls, which are highly prized by their inland rulers, the wealthy Ilarans. Every generation, the girls in the floating village are groomed for a beauty contest. The winner will marry the Ilaran prince, and since Nor has been knocked out of the running,...Log In or Sign Up to Read More