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Reviewed on February 1, 2014 | Grades 5-8
Gr 4–8—Michael lives in London in the 1940s with his French mother, who became a war widow before he was born. On a regular basis, they visit Auntie Pish and Auntie Snowdrop, who raised his father. A letter written by Aunt Snowdrop arrives several years after her death, and as Michael reads it, he discovers the truth about his herit...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2014
This tale about family secrets and well-intentioned lies is inspired by the real-life experiences of the first black British Army of...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
