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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2000 · Est. 3 hour read
My Secret War
Part of the Dear America series
A girl discovers a German U-boat near her wartime home.
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182 pages· 26,529 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In 1941, Madeline Beck's world shifts when she spots a German U-boat off Long Island. With her father away in the Navy, she and her friends form 'Kids Fight for Freedom,' diving into the home front war effort. As they navigate the challenges of wartime life, Madeline's diary captures the tension and bravery of those left behind. Will their efforts make a difference, or will the war's shadow loom too large over their small town?
From the publisher
In a diary that brings to life the dramatic happenings on the home front during World War II, Madeline Beck is living in a boardinghouse with her mother while her father is on an aircraft carrier guarding the Pacific Coast. After discovering that a German U-boat has landed near her home – a little-known, true incident on Long Island – she and her classmates form “Kids Fight for Freedom” and participate in the home front war effort.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 182
- Words
- 26,529
- Reading age
- 9–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 740L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.5
- F&P level
- ~R
- AR points
- 4
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 44821
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 2000
- First published
- January 1, 2000
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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