From the boroughs of New York to the beaches of San Francisco, girls hail from all walks of life to sport the violet blazer, pink beret and coveted 'Galstanberry Girl' title... In the second book of the Galstanberry series, readers are introduced to Galstanberry Girls Academy, an exclusive boarding school in Connecticut, where history, tradition and pearls intertwine. On the eve of Galstanberry's famous pearling ceremony, sixth graders are pulled from their beds. However, this is one among many surprises to come. Follow five dynamic girls from across the United States-- Lillian, Brandi, Fei, Tabitha, and Nisha-as they navigate Galstanberry-it's glory and shortcomings. Who rooms with whom? What traditions are followed? Through each triumph and tribulation, the girls grow, learning more about themselves and discovering the true meaning of a 'Galstanberry Girl.'