Maria, age 7, has recently immigrated with her family to the United States from South Africa. She is making a variety of adjustments in her life, which include attending a U.S. school and learning to play the violin. Maria sometimes feels bombarded at having to cope with the many changes and new opportunities at the same time. Maria loves the Harry Potter books. The adventures are exciting, no matter what kinds of experiences or adaptations she is going through.
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