| Author/Contributor(s): | Hahn, Mary Downing |
| Publisher: | Clarion Books |
| Date: | 3/23/2009 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Condition: | NEW |
In 1944, when her brother is overseas fighting in World War II, eleven-year-old Margaret changes her mind about the school bully, Gordy, after she discovers he is hiding his own brother, a deserter.
One secret is about to change everything Margaret thought she knew about heroes, enemies, and courage.
- Unlikely Friendship: Margaret always saw Gordy as the school bully, but helping him hide his brother forces her to see the boy behind the mean exterior.
- Family Secrets: Gordy isn’t just hiding his brother from the army; he’s protecting him from a violent father in a home full of fear.
- A Test of Courage: With her own brother fighting the enemy overseas, Margaret must decide where her loyalties lie and what being brave truly means.
- WWII Historical Fiction: A powerful and realistic look at life on the American home front, exploring the complex feelings of those left behind during the war.