Books like Josie Poe Palouse, Washington, 1943 by Kathleen Duey
In the heartland of Palouse, Washington, teenager Josie Poe faces the strains of World War II, balancing family duties and farm chores while trying to unravel her brother’s mysterious changes and his reluctance to enlist. The novel portrays the everyday life of a rural American family and the inner growth of a young girl confronting self‑esteem and sibling dynamics during a turbulent historical period.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kathleen Duey
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