Books like Rumblings of war by Norma Jean Lutz
Set in wartime Seattle, the Harrington family moves to Queen Anne Hill where their 13‑year‑old daughter, Audrey, is celebrated for her academic brilliance yet isolated by classmates who bully her. Facing social isolation, Audrey decides to deliberately let her grades slip to silence her peers.
Meanwhile, four-year‑old Frank struggles to balance acceptance among his peers with the moral duty to defend his Japanese‑American friends, the Wakamutsus, who are unfairly blamed for the war.
The novel follows both siblings as they navigate the challenges of school, identity, and friendship during World War II, exploring the themes of prejudice, loyalty, and the courage to speak up.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: War & Military Fiction/World War II Fiction
Authors: Norma Jean Lutz
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