Postcards from a War
Postcards from a War
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Postcards from a War

Written by Vanita Oelschlager & illustrated by Mike Blanc
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4 - 8
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40
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Oct 1, 2009
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Postcards from a War is about a boy whose mother has recently been deployed overseas to a war. His grandfather, who was about the same age when his father left to serve in World War II, helps him understand why she has gone away. He shares with his grandson postcards and letters sent by his father from the Philippines. The grandfather and grandson collaborate on building a scrapbook that will include these, plus the letters and emails and other communications the boy will get from his mother. Postcards is intended for 4-8 year olds, ones who are old enough to understand that a parent in the military may have to go to a dangerous place, but maybe not why. It shows the imporant intergenerational bonding that famililies often experience during times of war. The postcards and letters in the book were received by the author from her father during World War II.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780981971407
    Publication Date
    October 1, 2009
    Publisher
    Vanita Books
    Page Count
    40
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years

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