Being fifteen is challenging enough for Jenny Romano without worrying about the decline of her neighborhood, race riots, war protests and struggles within her government. Teenage years are supposed to be about friends, parties and dances, not what lurks around the corner. She envies the freedom her suburban friends enjoy while her own neighborhood crumbles. Though she has many friends, she is too shy to share her fears about the unrest around her. Would she sound foolish? Too dramatic? Would it threaten her popularity? In her diary, she searches for answers and finds comfort with her favorite literary character, Anne of Green Gables, her "kindred spirit." Together they explore a path to self-esteem and understanding, helping Jenny face both the world and herself. Will her growing determination overcome her timid nature? Will she dare to share her voice beyond the pages of her diary? This coming-of-age book speaks to the quiet strength within us all - a timeless reflection of generations past and present. There is always a story to tell.
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