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The Laura Line

By: Crystal Allen
Reading Level: 650LL
Maturity Level: 12 and under

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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?

Comprehension Questions


1. What color is the jewelry Laura let's sage wear in the beginning of the story?
A. gold
B. violet
C. red


2. What is the name of the school newspaper?
A. Brooks County Press
B. Royal Crier
C. The Royal Times

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