Debbie Pelbry

A young teen in search of her identity, Debbie is experiencing all of the emotions and struggles of early adolescence. As the school year comes to an end, Debbie is engaged in relatively normal activities in her small town of Seldem, enjoying the warm weather with her friends. At the same time, however, she is struggling with her identity, attempting to discover her values and priorities. As well, she would like for something good to happen to her, and happen soon. As the summer moves forward, Debbie engages in normal activities, listening to a radio show, stuffed into a truck with her friends, sunbathing, reading, and, as well getting a part-time job assisting an elderly woman in her home. Debbie's maturity for her young age is revealed in her conversations with her friends and her thoughts. She understands, for example, the shallowness of Dan Persik, knowing that...