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Set in wartime Brooklyn in 1943, "Don't You Know There's a War on?" follows eleven‑year‑old Howie Crispers as he passionately campaigns to keep his favorite teacher on staff. Facing the pressures of a society focused on the war effort, Howie navigates school politics and the challenges of teaching in a strained community. The novel explores the close bond between teacher and student, the emotional toll of war on everyday life, and the resilience of young people during a defining historical moment.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Avi
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