Five for Victory

Written and illustrated by Hilda van Stockum

Book #1 in the The Mitchells series

Five siblings navigate wartime challenges and friendships while their father is away.

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236 pages· ~720L

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Bookroo's summary

In 1940s Washington D.C., the Mitchell children face life without their father, who is off to war. Joan, longing for a dog, finds her days filled with new friends and adventures. As they form a club to support the war effort, the siblings discover the power of family and community. Will their efforts bring them closer together, or will the absence of their father create challenges they can't overcome? Join the Mitchells in a heartwarming tale of resilience and camaraderie.

From the publisher

The five Mitchell children are based on the author’s own family. In the first of three books about their adventures, Daddy has just gone off to World War II. One of his final words to his daughter Joan is, “No dogs!” She would dearly love such a pet, but life is full and so many new friends – pets as well as people – join the Mitchells, she hardly has time to think about dogs. The children form a club to do their part for the war-effort – first and foremost helping Mother, of course. Humorous and tender incidents combine with delightful illustrations to make the Mitchells truly unforgettable.

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