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The Spelling Match and Debby Rawley’s Rise
In Grundy County a spelling match at Pickett school opens with George Channing facing a popular vote for leader alongside Henry Lisbon. Debby Rawley, an outcast girl, is chosen first and later inspires George to value kindness over pride, reshaping their futures as Debby becomes a respected physician and George confronts his own conscience.
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Pickett
Rose Addison
George Channing
Henry Lisbon
George
Wheeler
George Wad
Debby Rawley
Debby
Channing
Henry
Henry Liston
Debbs
Rawley
Grundy County
Dobby
Dobbin
Whitefoot
Detroit
Deborah
Dee
Deb
Grand County
Dr. Rawley
Michigan
New York
Chicago
Mr. Channing
Nashville
United States
Maine
Mexico
San Francisco
Major Clarfee
Major Clarfee Was Ager
Atchison, Toren and Santa Fe
Fort Worth
Richmond Recorder
Cartern
Binghamton
Poe
Idaho
Yonkers Statesman
Lowell Courter
Ae Mon Srouun