Across the Blue Pacific

Written by Louise W. Borden · Illustrated by Robert Andrew Parker

A young girl navigates wartime fears as her neighbor serves in WWII.

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40 pages· 2,083 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud· AD840L

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Bookroo's summary

In the shadow of World War II, young Molly's heart is tethered to her neighbor, Ted, a naval officer aboard a submarine in the Pacific. As Ted faces perilous missions, Molly must confront her own fears and uncertainties on the home front. With each passing day, the question looms: will Ted return safely? Molly's journey through wartime anxiety and hope unfolds, revealing the resilience of a child's spirit amidst global turmoil.

From the publisher

When the United States enters World War II, Molly is attending Beechwood Elementary. But her thoughts are with Ted Walker, her neighbor, who is serving aboard a cruiser in the South Atlantic. Three years later, the war is still going on and Molly is in the fourth grade. Ted is still at sea, as a naval officer of the USS Albacore, a submarine in the Pacific Ocean. Orchard Road feels like the safest place on earth, but somewhere on the other side of the world, Ted and his crew are carrying out dangerous missions. No one knows when they will come home, and young Molly must find a way to live with fear during wartime.

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