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Set on the American home front during World War II, *Meet the Malones* follows the turbulence of a small-town family. Mary Fred spends the money earmarked for a new formal dress on a lame horse, bringing a touch of whimsy into a period of scarcity. Her wife, Elizabeth, recently returned from her husband Don's overseas deployment, arrives at the Malones’ home with their two‑week‑old son Martie, already strained by war‑torn emotions. The situation becomes more complicated when Mr. Malone departs on business, and the children's step‑grandmother Nonna steps in to "run" the household, toying with family dynamics and offering costly gifts. As Nonna’s iron fist appears softened by a velvet glove, Mary Fred must balance new responsibilities and unclear priorities amid the backdrop of a nation at war.
First publish date: 1943
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lenora Mattingly Weber
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