Synopsis:

Betty, a 15 year old high school student, has dreams of material wealth, which starkly contrasts with the lifestyle that she and her mother currently live. Like so many youths today, Betty saw quitting school and entering the workforce as the quickest path to making her dream a reality. It's only a brief experience with the real world ; however, that she realizes that educating the mind is one of the keys to success.

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Topics/Categories:

African-American Interest, African-American Literature, Children, Children's Books, Education, Family, fiction, Middle Grade Fiction

Type of Work:

Novel

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Formats:

Paperbook