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After the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, fourteen‑year‑old Tomie dePaola faces the palpable anxiety that grips his home and school. The quiet conversations of grown‑ups, the ominous air‑raid drill in the furnace room, and the thick black curtains that cover the windows all leave him uneasy. With his mother’s comforting explanations, Tomie slowly understands the new realities of war, yet the lingering fear remains a powerful part of his experience.
First publish date: February 16, 2006
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Tomie dePaola
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