Stepping on the Cracks
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Stepping on the Cracks by Mary Downing Hahn
Margaret and her best friend Elizabeth both have brothers fighting the war against Hitler and, like everyone else they know, they are filled with feelings of patriotism. But the girls are also involved in their own personal war at home. Gordy Smith, the worst bully in the sixth grade, teases and torments them, and Margaret is scared to death of him. But when Gordy and his pals Toad and Doug grow bolder than ever, Margaret and Elizabeth come up with a daring plan to get even. That's when the girls discover a shocking secret about Gordy that turns their lives upside down and draws them into a startling confrontation with family, friends, and their own strongly held ideas.
"* "In a small southern town in 1944, two girls secretly help a seriously ill army deserter, a decision that changes their perceptions of right and wrongIssues of moral ambiguity and accepting consequences for actions are thoughtfully considered in this deftly crafted story." - School Library Journal"
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780547076607 |
| ISBN 10 | 0547076606 |
| Title | Stepping on the Cracks |
| Author | Mary Downing Hahn |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin |
| Year published | 2009-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Prizes | Commended for Phoenix Award (Children's Literature) 2011 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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