St. Louis, 1911: Will Bill ever rescue his sisters, Julia and Mary, from the orphanage? Julia can't bear its rules and nuns—or Betty, a girl who sticks to her like glue. Author's note.
Topics Orphanages and orphans. Nuns. Behavior. Brothers and sisters. Twentieth-century U.S. history. Social issues. New experiences. Family. Gangsters. St. Louis, Missouri.
SRC Level 7.300000
SRC Points 17.000000
Lexile 940L
Trim Size 9 1/2" x 6 1/2"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2015-03-16
JLG Release Date May 2015
Minimum grade 6
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
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