About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is chafing against social expectations or feels that their gender or background is a barrier to their ambitions. It speaks to the drive for intellectual freedom and the courage it takes to step outside of one's prescribed role. Elizabeth (Bet) is a sixteen year old girl in nineteenth century England who refuses to be denied an education. By disguising herself as a boy to attend a prestigious school in place of her friend, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery that is as funny as it is empowering. This historical comedy of manners explores themes of justice, loyalty, and the internal strength required to live authentically. It is perfectly pitched for middle schoolers who are beginning to question the 'rules' of the world around them.
