The Laura Line
The Laura Line by Crystal Allen, published by HarperCollins on April 23, 2013, is a juvenile fiction novel that explores themes of family, friendship, and self-acceptance. In this 336-page story, readers follow Laura Dyson, a girl navigating the challenges of school life while grappling with her self-image and the desire for acceptance. When a field trip to her grandmother’s property reveals a historical slave shack, Laura faces a dilemma that intertwines her personal aspirations with her family’s legacy.
Throughout the narrative, Laura’s journey highlights the significance of understanding one’s heritage and the impact of social dynamics among peers. As she contemplates her plan to avoid the trip, the story delves into the complexities of identity and the importance of honoring family history. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century social themes in the United States, The Laura Line presents a relatable tale of growth and resilience, inviting readers to reflect on their own paths to self-discovery.
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A touching and funny story of one girl’s journey to discover where she came from and the unlimited possibilities of who she can become, from Crystal Allen, the acclaimed author of How Lamar’s Bad Prank Won a Bubba-Sized Trophy and The Magnificent Mya Tibbs: Spirit Week Showdown.
Laura Dyson wants two things in life: to be accepted by her classmates and to be noticed by ultracute baseball star Troy Bailey. But everyone at school teases her for being overweight, and Troy won’t give her a second glance. Until one day, their history teacher announces a field trip to the run-down slave shack on her grandmother’s property. Heck to the power of no way!
Her grandmother insists that it’s more than just an old shack; it’s a monument to the strong women in their family—the Laura Line. But Laura knows better: her classmates will never accept her once they see the shack. So she comes up with the perfect plan to get the trip canceled . . . but when a careless mistake puts the shack—and the Laura Line—in jeopardy, Laura must decide what’s truly important to her. Can Laura figure out how to get what she wants at school while also honoring her family’s past?
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