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In 1969, the town of Red Clover, South Carolina, led by an enthusiastic new Latin teacher, supports thirteen-year-old Karlene as she wins her school spelling bee and strives to qualify for the National Bee, despite family problems and a growing desire for romance.
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2 editions- Other · English · 2008Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing · 9781439104156
- Other · English · 2007Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers · 9781416916109
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