Review of The Education of Shelby Knox (2005) by Emily S — 17 Jun 2008

Wow, this fear of education can happen in an "enlightened" country.

This review of The Education of Shelby Knox (2005) was written by Emily S on 17 Jun 2008.

The Education of Shelby Knox has generally received positive reviews.

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