Amelia's Closet
Overview:
Eleven-year-old Amelia is getting bullied at school. Trying to regain a sense of power, she steals possessions from classmates which she hides in a closet. When she gets caught, Amelia learns that true strength lies not in secrets or revenge, but in daring to face confrontation.
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