Don't You Know There's a War On? Contributor(s): Avi (Author) |
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ISBN: 0380815443 ISBN-13: 9780380815449 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2003 Annotation: This surprising historical novel tells the poignantly humorous story of a young boy's attempt to be a home-front hero during World War II. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 20th Century - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Military & Wars - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Adolescence & Coming Of Age |
Dewey: FIC |
Lexile Measure: 500 |
Physical Information: 0.45" H x 5.3" W x 7.58" (0.31 lbs) 208 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. - Demographic Orientation - Urban - Geographic Orientation - New York - Topical - Adolescence/Coming of Age |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 48324 Reading Level: 3.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 4.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: World War II is on everyone's mind and in every headline, and Howie Crispers has a hunch that his school principal is a spy. With a little snooping around, Howie finds out something even more alarming. Principal Lomister may not be a spy, but he is plotting to get rid of Howie's favorite teacher. Howie's dad is fighting Nazis overseas, and his mom is working hard to support the war effort, so Miss Gossim is the only person Howie can depend on. With the help of his friends, and a plan worthy of radio show superhero Captain Midnight, Howie intends to save Miss Gossim |
Contributor Bio(s): Avi: - Avi is the award-winning author of more than eighty-two books for young readers, ranging from animal fantasy to gripping historical fiction, picture books to young adult novels. Crispin: The Cross of Lead won the Newbery Medal, and The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle and Nothing But the Truth were awarded Newbery Honors. He is also the author of the popular Poppy series. Avi lives in Denver, Colorado. Visit him online at www.avi-writer.com. |