Jimmy's Stars

by Rodman, Mary Ann

Historical FictionWorld War II EraSiblingsNCSS/CBC Notable Social StudiesPennsylvania
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AR Book Level
4.1
AR Points
7
Word Count
52,583
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
218376 EN

About this book

In 1943, 11-year-old Ellie is her brother Jimmy's "best girl". When he leaves Pittsburgh just before Thanksgiving to fight in WWII, he promises he will return, asks her to leave the Christmas tree up until he does, and reminds her to "let the joy out".

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