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Countdown, written by Deborah Wiles, is set in Washington, D.C., during the tense period of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. The story centers on a schoolgirl named Franny, who navigates the challenges of school life, family dynamics, and the looming international crisis. Franny is friends with Margie, and the narrative touches on themes of bravery, betrayal, and the struggle to cope with historical events as they unfold in the background of everyday childhood experiences.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Deborah Wiles
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