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Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 2010 · Est. 5.5 hour read
The Fences Between Us
Written by Kirby Larson
Part of the Dear America series
A girl's life is upended by Pearl Harbor's attack and wartime upheaval.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,344 ratings
313 pages· 50,902 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Piper Davis's world shatters when Pearl Harbor is attacked, thrusting America into World War II. With her brother stationed there, she begins a poignant diary capturing the chaos and fear of the era. As her life transforms amidst the turmoil, Piper navigates a landscape of uncertainty and resilience. Will she find hope in a world turned upside down? Her journey through this pivotal moment in history reveals the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Dive into Piper's story and witness the impact of war on the homefront.
From the publisher
Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson brings us the first new Dear America diary in years, taking readers through the attack on Pearl Harbor, the start of World War II, and the Japanese incarceration.With this sweeping tale of life on the World War II homefront, Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson brings her incredible talent to the Dear America series. When Pearl Harbor is attacked, America is finally unable to ignore the wars raging in Europe and Asia any longer. And one girl’s entire life is about to change when everything she knows is turned on its head. After the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor, where her brother, a navy sailor, is stationed, Piper Davis begins chronicling her compelling journey through one of history’s most tragic and unforgettable eras.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 313
- Words
- 50,902
- Reading age
- 8–14
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 730L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 8
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 139518
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 2010
- First published
- January 1, 2010
- Publisher
- Scholastic Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780545224185
- LCCN
- 2009044972
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