Don't You Know There's a War On?
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“Avi peppers Don’t You Know There’s a War On? with funny scenes, lots of slang dialogue between the boys, and a keen sensitivity to the adolescent psyche. This quick-moving, easily read story will be enjoyed by many readers.” - School Library Journal
“A realistic slice of life from America’s war years.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
“…fast dialogue and lots of lively detail.” - ALA Booklist
“Fast–paced, conversational and full of surprises.” - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“Chock full of details from the 1940s home front.” - Queens Parent
Avi
Avi's many acclaimed books for young readers include the Newbery Medal-winning Crispin: The Cross of Lead and the Newbery Honor books Nothing But the Truth: A Documentary Novel and The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle as well as The Fighting Ground, Poppy, and The Secret School. He lives in Colorado.
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