"Becoming One of Us" is a coming-of-age story set in 1970s Santiago, Chile, where a lanky, awkward American boy named Dustin tries to navigate life in one of the toughest all-boys schools in the city. From hilarious language mistakes to high-stakes history presentations, and a soccer match that’s more about belonging than winning, Dustin learns the hardest way what it truly means to be “one of us.” A story full of laughter, courage, and unforgettable lessons about friendship and identity.201Please respect copyright.PENANAnpbBU9G2t4
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Becoming One of Us
Young Adult
School
Short Story
Last updated: Dec 28, 2025
Total word count: 3,858
Total reading time: 18 Minutes
Writer:
friendship
humor
comingofage
schoollife
sports
lifelessons
1970s
highschooldrama
chile
personalgrowth
soccer
immigrantexperience
languagemistakes
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