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During World War II, Ada Ruth’s mother leaves for a job in Chicago. Ada stays with her grandmother, navigating the distance and missing her mother, whose love feels as vital as the weather. The story follows Ada’s emotional journey of longing and familial bonds amid wartime separation.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Jacqueline Woodson
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