Search for a new novel

[Betty Sherman <bsherman@HUMBOLDT.K12.CA.US>]

One of our English teachers asked me to help search for a novel that
depicts how social class in America today is largely the result of economic
differences, ie.; how much money one has, rather than racial, ethnic, or
other factors. She gave the example of the film Good Will Hunting,
unfortunately that wasn't adapted from a book.We are looking for something
like a more contemporary version of An American Tragedy by Dreiser,
something that depicts  in dramatic narrative how the lack of money can
change a young person's life goals. I hope this is clear. Any questions are
welcome.
Betty Sherman, Librarian
Eureka High School, Eureka Ca
bsherman@humboldt.k12.ca.us

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