A young girl tests her curiosity about faith when her father is missing in action and her best friend disappears during World War II. Darcy Webster, a Unitarian, attempts to resolve her crisis with a visit to an old nun whose prayers were said to bring miracles.
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"[Darcy] learns the true nature of religion, love, and prayer.... This is a transcendent, multi-layered story....one of those rare and brilliant gems for all seasons."--Horn Book, starred review
"A provocative look at the meaning of belief."--Kirkus Reviews, Pointer
"Beautifully written. . . . Cormier captures the sounds, smells, and mood of wartime America with deft strokes."--Publishers Weekly
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