Author(s): Lois Lowry
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 188
Publisher: Yearling Books
Language: English
Date Published: 1991-02-01
Dimensions: 132.08 x 190.5 x 15.24mm
Publication City/Country: New York, NY, United States
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Elizabeth is forced to grow up when her father goes to fight in World War II. Her family moves in with her grandfather, and a special friend is struck by tragedy.

"Lowry hones her writing to a high polish through which vivid settings and textured characters gleam in high relief."-- "Booklist, starred review."

An ALA Notable Children's Book.