Belle Teal.
Martin, Ann M.
Belle Teal. - New York : Scholastic, 2001.
nominee for the 2006 Massachusetts Children's Book Award
Belle Teal's life is hard. Her mom works long hours to support the family and grandma is becoming forgetful. There are two new students in her class: a shy boy caught in the town's furor over desegregation and a girl living with a big secret. As her world falls apart, Belle Teal discovers the importance of sticking together as a family, a town and friends.
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Families--fiction
Schools--fiction
Belle Teal. - New York : Scholastic, 2001.
nominee for the 2006 Massachusetts Children's Book Award
Belle Teal's life is hard. Her mom works long hours to support the family and grandma is becoming forgetful. There are two new students in her class: a shy boy caught in the town's furor over desegregation and a girl living with a big secret. As her world falls apart, Belle Teal discovers the importance of sticking together as a family, a town and friends.
0-439-09824-6
Families--fiction
Schools--fiction