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The Last Boy at St. Edith's by Lee Gjertsen Malone
3.0

I liked the story well enough, but I am always wary of books where it seems like people get away with their wrong actions. I mean, yes, I am sure plenty of prep school kids get away with lots of stuff because of donations, but do we really need to make that seem like a good thing? And why was public school such a horrible place and everyone goes to prep schools? I don't think I am the right audience for this book.

For kids, I think they will enjoy it. I wonder if they will realize how intimidating it is to be the only boy in an all-girl environment. I know I have witnessed that at Smith. I also think they will enjoy the pranking.