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Title details for Stepping on the Cracks by Mary Downing Hahn - Available

Stepping on the Cracks

by Mary Downing Hahn
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In 1944, when her brother is overseas fighting in World War II, eleven-year-old Margaret changes her mind about the school bully, Gordy, after she discovers he is hiding his own brother, a deserter.


One secret is about to change everything Margaret thought she knew about heroes, enemies, and courage.


  • Unlikely Friendship: Margaret always saw Gordy as the school bully, but helping him hide his brother forces her to see the boy behind the mean exterior.
  • Family Secrets: Gordy isn't just hiding his brother from the army; he's protecting him from a violent father in a home full of fear.
  • A Test of Courage: With her own brother fighting the enemy overseas, Margaret must decide where her loyalties lie and what being brave truly means.
  • WWII Historical Fiction: A powerful and realistic look at life on the American home front, exploring the complex feelings of those left behind during the war.

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    • Release date

      March 23, 2009

    • Formats

      • Kindle Book

      • OverDrive Read

        • ISBN: 9780547531946

      • EPUB ebook

        • ISBN: 9780547531946
        • File size: 442 KB

    • Accessibility

    • Languages

      • English

    • Levels

      • ATOS Level: 4.7
      • Lexile® Measure: 780
      • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
      • Text Difficulty: 3

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    Formats

    • Kindle Book
    • OverDrive Read
    • EPUB ebook

    subjects

    Languages

    • English

    Levels

    • ATOS Level:4.7
    • Lexile® Measure:780
    • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty:3