One bright child /
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| Author / Creator: | Cumper, Patricia, 1954- |
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| Imprint: | London : BlackAmber, 2004. |
| Description: | 163 p. ; 20 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7127781 |
| Summary: | "An inspiring, hartwarming and lovely story.' Time Educational Supplement In 1936, Glora Carter at thirteen is torn from her home in Kingston, Jamaica when she is sent to an exclusive girls' school in England to receive the finest education money can buy. It isn't long before Gloria learns that she will always need to be twice as good as everyone else in order to be considered half as good. Throwing herself into her studies, Gloria sets her heart on becoming a barrister and wins a place to study Law at Girton College, Gambridge University. Ahead lie struggles and joys as she enters a controversial mixed marriage. However, the hardshjip she encounters, far from dampening her spirit, ignite the fire for her inevitable success. |
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| Physical Description: | 163 p. ; 20 cm. |
| ISBN: | 1901969002 9781901969214 |