Martian Dawn
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Dawn is the first child born on Mars. Her entire world is one single habitat covered by a dome. The entire thing can be understood. She knows everybody on the planet and they all know and love her. Then the first really BIG colony ship arrives, and the population of Mars quadruples overnight. Her parents warn her to be careful--more people always means change. But when she becomes the victim of a violent crime, it will test everyone--her parents and teachers, her friends and associates. No one is quite sure how to to face the next chapter.
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