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War and Millie McGonigle

By Karen Cushman

By Karen Cushman

By Karen Cushman

By Karen Cushman

By Karen Cushman

By Karen Cushman

By Karen Cushman

By Karen Cushman

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    About War and Millie McGonigle

    The Newbery Award-winning author of Catherine, Called Birdy and The Midwife’s Apprentice tells a heartfelt and humorous story of WWII on the homefront.

    Millie McGonigle lives in sunny California, where her days are filled with beach and surf. It should be perfect–but times are tough. Hitler is attacking Europe and it looks like the United States may be going to war. Food is rationed and money is tight. And Millie’s sickly little sister gets all the attention and couldn’t be more of a pain if she tried. It’s all Millie can do to stay calm and feel in control.

    Still–there’s sand beneath her feet. A new neighbor from the city, who has a lot to teach Millie. And surfer boy Rocky to admire–even if she doesn’t have the guts to talk to him.

    It’s a time of sunshine, siblings, and stress. Will Millie be able to find her way in her family, and keep her balance as the the world around her loses its own?

    About War and Millie McGonigle

    The Newbery Award-winning author of Catherine, Called Birdy and The Midwife’s Apprentice tells a heartfelt and humorous story of WWII on the homefront.

    Millie McGonigle lives in sunny California, where her days are filled with beach and surf. It should be perfect–but times are tough. Hitler is attacking Europe and it looks like the United States may be going to war. Food is rationed and money is tight. And Millie’s sickly little sister gets all the attention and couldn’t be more of a pain if she tried. It’s all Millie can do to stay calm and feel in control.

    Still–there’s sand beneath her feet. A new neighbor from the city, who has a lot to teach Millie. And surfer boy Rocky to admire–even if she doesn’t have the guts to talk to him.

    It’s a time of sunshine, siblings, and stress. Will Millie be able to find her way in her family, and keep her balance as the the world around her loses its own?

    About War and Millie McGonigle

    The Newbery Award-winning author of Catherine, Called Birdy and The Midwife’s Apprentice tells a heartfelt and humorous story of WWII on the homefront.

    Millie McGonigle lives in sunny California, where her days are filled with beach and surf. It should be perfect–but times are tough. Hitler is attacking Europe and it looks like the United States may be going to war. Food is rationed and money is tight. And Millie’s sickly little sister gets all the attention and couldn’t be more of a pain if she tried. It’s all Millie can do to stay calm and feel in control.

    Still–there’s sand beneath her feet. A new neighbor from the city, who has a lot to teach Millie. And surfer boy Rocky to admire–even if she doesn’t have the guts to talk to him.

    It’s a time of sunshine, siblings, and stress. Will Millie be able to find her way in her family, and keep her balance as the the world around her loses its own?

    About War and Millie McGonigle

    The Newbery Award-winning author of Catherine, Called Birdy and The Midwife’s Apprentice tells a heartfelt and humorous story of WWII on the homefront.

    Millie McGonigle lives in sunny California, where her days are filled with beach and surf. It should be perfect–but times are tough. Hitler is attacking Europe and it looks like the United States may be going to war. Food is rationed and money is tight. And Millie’s sickly little sister gets all the attention and couldn’t be more of a pain if she tried. It’s all Millie can do to stay calm and feel in control.

    Still–there’s sand beneath her feet. A new neighbor from the city, who has a lot to teach Millie. And surfer boy Rocky to admire–even if she doesn’t have the guts to talk to him.

    It’s a time of sunshine, siblings, and stress. Will Millie be able to find her way in her family, and keep her balance as the the world around her loses its own?

    About War and Millie McGonigle

    The Newbery Award-winning author of Catherine, Called Birdy and The Midwife’s Apprentice tells a heartfelt and humorous story of WWII on the homefront.

    Millie McGonigle lives in sunny California, where her days are filled with beach and surf. It should be perfect–but times are tough. Hitler is attacking Europe and it looks like the United States may be going to war. Food is rationed and money is tight. And Millie’s sickly little sister gets all the attention and couldn’t be more of a pain if she tried. It’s all Millie can do to stay calm and feel in control.

    Still–there’s sand beneath her feet. A new neighbor from the city, who has a lot to teach Millie. And surfer boy Rocky to admire–even if she doesn’t have the guts to talk to him.

    It’s a time of sunshine, siblings, and stress. Will Millie be able to find her way in her family, and keep her balance as the the world around her loses its own?

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    About Karen Cushman

    Karen Cushman’s first book, Catherine, Called Birdy, was a Newbery Honor winner and her second, The Midwife’s Apprentice, was awarded the Newbery Medal. She was an adjunct professor in Museum Studies at John F. Kennedy University for 11 years, before retiring to… More about Karen Cushman

    About Karen Cushman

    Karen Cushman’s first book, Catherine, Called Birdy, was a Newbery Honor winner and her second, The Midwife’s Apprentice, was awarded the Newbery Medal. She was an adjunct professor in Museum Studies at John F. Kennedy University for 11 years, before retiring to… More about Karen Cushman

    About Karen Cushman

    Karen Cushman’s first book, Catherine, Called Birdy, was a Newbery Honor winner and her second, The Midwife’s Apprentice, was awarded the Newbery Medal. She was an adjunct professor in Museum Studies at John F. Kennedy University for 11 years, before retiring to… More about Karen Cushman

    About Karen Cushman

    Karen Cushman’s first book, Catherine, Called Birdy, was a Newbery Honor winner and her second, The Midwife’s Apprentice, was awarded the Newbery Medal. She was an adjunct professor in Museum Studies at John F. Kennedy University for 11 years, before retiring to… More about Karen Cushman

    About Karen Cushman

    Karen Cushman’s first book, Catherine, Called Birdy, was a Newbery Honor winner and her second, The Midwife’s Apprentice, was awarded the Newbery Medal. She was an adjunct professor in Museum Studies at John F. Kennedy University for 11 years, before retiring to… More about Karen Cushman

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Fiction

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Yearling
    Mar 15, 2022 | 224 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781984850133

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Fiction

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Apr 06, 2021 | 224 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781984850102

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Fiction

    Hardcover | $19.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Apr 06, 2021 | 224 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781984850119

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Fiction

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Apr 06, 2021 | 224 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781984850126

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Fiction | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $18.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Apr 06, 2021 | 345 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593343371

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    Praise

    “Transforms grim history into a light for dark times.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    “A lively choice for historical fiction fans.” —Booklist

    “Newbery Medalist Cushman melds historical detail and generous humor in this gently paced novel of family travails and sociopolitical tensions set in 1941 California.” —Publishers Weekly

    “World War II raises the stakes, though, presenting a momentous obstacle that even the most determined child cannot fully master, but renaming her journal Book of Life helps Millie make a fresh start.” —The Bulletin

    “A must-buy for school and children’s libraries looking to expand their historical fiction selections.” —School Library Journal

    “Another outstanding creation…A lively book filled with humor, love and transformation.” —Bookpage

    Awards

    Kansas National Education Association Reading Circle Catalog SELECTION 2022

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