| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
257 p. ; 23 cm. |
| Indexed In: |
Booklist starred, April 01, 2008 |
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Kirkus starred, April 15, 2008 |
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The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, June 2008 |
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School library journal, June 2008 |
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Wilson Middle and junior high school library catalog |
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Wilson Children's catalog |
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Horn book guide, vol. XIX, no. 2, Fall 2008, p. 354 |
| Summary |
In 1943, eleven-year-old Ellie is her brother Jimmy's "best girl," and when he leaves to fight in World War II, he promises he will return. |
| Audience |
010-014. BTSB. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader MG RL 4.1 7.0 122207. GNET |
| Subject |
World War, 1939-1945 -- Fiction.
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Siblings -- Fiction.
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Soldiers -- Fiction.
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Family life -- Pennsylvania -- Fiction.
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| ISBN |
0374337039 (trade) |
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