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Highlights
- John Dante is seventeen when the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor, and he wants to fight for his country.
- 12 Years
- 7.16" x 4.6" Paperback
- 97 Pages
- Young Adult Fiction, Historical
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About the Book
In this tale of love and war by the Newbery Medalist, John Dante, now an old man, is haunted by memories of enlisting as a 17-year-old to fight in WW II--a decision that forced him to face the horrors of war and changed his life forever.Book Synopsis
John Dante is seventeen when the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor, and he wants to fight for his country. But then he falls head over heels for Ginny Burton, who is against all war, and his beliefs are suddenly questioned. Rather than be judged a traitor or a coward, though, John enlists--a decision that changes his life forever.Includes a reader's guide and an inverview with the author.
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[star]"Wonderfully spare language and imagery . . . poignant."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
[star]"Tantalizing. . . Rylant writes with passion and hearbreaking honesty."--The New York Times Book Review (starred review) [star]"Heartbreaking . . . Not to be missed."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)--
Dimensions (Overall): 7.16 Inches (H) x 4.6 Inches (W) x .36 Inches (D)
Weight: .19 Pounds
Suggested Age: 12 Years
Number of Pages: 97
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Sub-Genre: Historical
Publisher: Clarion Books
Theme: Military & Wars
Format: Paperback
Author: Cynthia Rylant
Language: English
Street Date: October 1, 2004
TCIN: 91572093
UPC: 9780152053123
Item Number (DPCI): 247-32-9724
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.19 pounds
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