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Bibliography:  Baratz-Logsted, Lauren. (2010).  The Education of Bet. New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. ISBN: 978-0547223087 Plot Summary:  In 19th century England, Bet and Will, childhood friends though she is a daughter of a maid and he the son of  wealthy family, concoct a plan so both can get what they want.  Bet, an education, and [...]

Bibliography:  Smith, Andrew.  (September 2009).  In the Path of Falling Objects.  New York: Fewiel and Friends.  ISBN: 9780312375584 Plot Summary:  Jonah and Simon are on a road trip, but it isn’t a teenage lark.  Abandoned by their mother, out of food and water, they pack the little precious possessions they own and set out across [...]

Bibliography: Wall, Carolyn.  (August 2009).  Sweeping Up Glass. New York: Random House. ISBN: 9780385343039 Plot Summary:  Olivia has had a hard life, and as winter sets in, with no one stopping to buy groceries at her little shop, and no money to restock groceries anyway, she worries about getting herself and William through the winter.  [...]

Bibliography: Ain, Beth Levine.  2008. The Revolution of Sabine. Cambridge, Mass.:  Candlewick Press.  ISBN: 978-0763633967 Plot Summary: Sixteen year old Sabine, daughter of a 18th century French aristocrat, thinks of nothing more than the next ball, getting fitted for her next dress.  But when her mother tries to arrange her marriage to a vulgar young [...]