Until Tomorrow, Mr. Marsworth by Sheila O'connor

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Until Tomorrow, Mr. Marsworth by Sheila O'connor

Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, one young girl is determined to save her brother from the draft--and gets help from an unlikely source--in this middle-grade tale, perfect for fans of The Wednesday Wars

When eleven-year-old Reenie Kelly's mother passes away, she and her brothers are shipped off to live with their grandmother. Adjusting to life in her parents' Midwestern hometown isn't easy, but once Reenie takes up a paper route with her older brother Dare, she has something she can look forward to. As they introduce themselves to every home on their route, Reenie's stumped by just one--the house belonging to Mr. Marsworth, the town recluse. When he doesn't answer his doorbell, Reenie begins to leave him letters. Slowly, the two become pen pals, striking up the most unlikely of friendships.

Through their letters, Reenie tells of her older brother Billy, who might enlist to fight in the Vietnam War. Reenie is desperate to stop him, and when Mr. Marsworth hears this, he knows he can't stand idly by. As a staunch pacifist, Mr. Marsworth offers to help Reenie. Together, they concoct a plan to keep Billy home, though Reenie doesn't know Mr. Marsworth's dedication to her cause goes far beyond his antiwar beliefs.

In this heartwarming piece of historical fiction, critically acclaimed author Sheila O'Connor delivers a tale of devotion, sacrifice, and family.

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Sheila O'Connor lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sparrow Road is her debut work for children.
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ISBN 13 9780142425541
ISBN 10 0142425540
Title Until Tomorrow, Mr. Marsworth
Author Sheila O'connor
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Year published 2019-05-14
Number of pages 384
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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