Dear America: My Secret War, The World War II Diary of Madeline Beck

Mary Pope Osborne (Author)
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2297
Product Type: Hardcover Books
Age Groups: Ages 13 to 15, Ages 16 to 18
Set in 1941, this title features Madeline Beck, an eighth-grader adjusting to a new life in Long Island, New York. She longs for... (see details)

Set in 1941, this title features Madeline Beck, an eighth-grader adjusting to a new life in Long Island, New York. She longs for acceptance among her schoolmates and misses her father, a soldier stationed on the West Coast. Starting a club to aid the war effort helps, brings personal pride, friendships, even romance into her life. Things become complicated, however, when she accidentally witnesses a suspicious beach rendezvous. The period details are fascinating--from references to songs and fashions to newspaper headlines and quotes from Roosevelt--and lively, complex Madeline deals with timeless teen dilemmas as she learns the importance of appreciating differences. A fast, engaging read that offers a glimpse into wartime America, especially the war's impact on teens.--Booklist

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SKU 2297
ISBN 9780439555128
Language English
Product Type Hardcover Books
Primary Contributor Mary Pope Osborne
Age Groups Ages 13 to 15, Ages 16 to 18
Publisher Scholastic Inc.