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Reminiscent of Stand by Me and Lily's Crossing, this story of courage and camaraderie during World War I will touch the hearts of readers.
Joe is trying hard to be brave. His father has left to fight in the Great War, and now it's up to him, at age 11, to keep his household and sheep ranch running smoothly.
He would much prefer fishing and kidding around with his pals--and avoiding the ever-bullying Thornton brothers. But as the war heats up, his whole community seems to grow as nasty as the bullies, turning against some of their own townsfolk for reasons Joe can't understand. And though the summer has its moments of unexpected joy, it will take the shock of tragedy for Joe to finally discover the true meaning of courage, and the comfort and power of friendship.
Joe is trying hard to be brave. His father has left to fight in the Great War, and now it's up to him, at age 11, to keep his household and sheep ranch running smoothly.
He would much prefer fishing and kidding around with his pals--and avoiding the ever-bullying Thornton brothers. But as the war heats up, his whole community seems to grow as nasty as the bullies, turning against some of their own townsfolk for reasons Joe can't understand. And though the summer has its moments of unexpected joy, it will take the shock of tragedy for Joe to finally discover the true meaning of courage, and the comfort and power of friendship.
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"Tender. . . . This is WWI from a boy's perspective, relayed in homespun language that is surprisingly effective."--Kirkus Reviews
"Interesting and profound."--Publishers Weekly
"Lindquist's characters contend with many thorny issues--friendship, bravery, and
bullies--in a realistic yet upbeat manner."--Booklist
"A thoughtful, well-crafted tale."--The Bulletin, Recommended
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"Interesting and profound."--Publishers Weekly
"Lindquist's characters contend with many thorny issues--friendship, bravery, and
bullies--in a realistic yet upbeat manner."--Booklist
"A thoughtful, well-crafted tale."--The Bulletin, Recommended
Susan Hart Lindquist has always resided in California, where the rural countryside has been the setting for many of her stories, including her latest novel Summer Soldiers. Growing up, Lindquist lived with her parents and sister, as well as a cousin, an elderly aunt, a fat yellow dog, and an assortment of cats. Every summer the family headed north to stay with friends on their ranch and that is where she learned to ride horses, catch fish, and herd sheep.
A great deal of the action in Lindquist's stories takes place outdoors, especially since she loves the woods and mountains. Although she craves the wilderness and wide-open spaces, as well as being close to the ocean, she also enjoys the hustle and bustle of city living. In a city filled with lots of people, lots of noise and lots of good food and music, Lindquist often experiences a feeling similar to that of being outdoors -- as if she belongs to something much bigger and more important than herself.
As a child, everything about school was difficult for Lindquist. In addition to being a reluctant reader, Lindquist preferred to daydream and often forgot to do her homework -- two bad habits which, ironically, helped her develop skills that came in handy when she began writing fiction. All of her daydreaming gave her the opportunity to practice using her imagination, and inventing excuses as to why her homework wasn't done gave her the chance to concoct some pretty good stories!
Lindquist currently resides near San Francisco, not far from some of the places that were originally settled during the late 1800s by her grandparents and great-grandparents. She is the author of two previous middle-grade novels, including Wander.
A great deal of the action in Lindquist's stories takes place outdoors, especially since she loves the woods and mountains. Although she craves the wilderness and wide-open spaces, as well as being close to the ocean, she also enjoys the hustle and bustle of city living. In a city filled with lots of people, lots of noise and lots of good food and music, Lindquist often experiences a feeling similar to that of being outdoors -- as if she belongs to something much bigger and more important than herself.
As a child, everything about school was difficult for Lindquist. In addition to being a reluctant reader, Lindquist preferred to daydream and often forgot to do her homework -- two bad habits which, ironically, helped her develop skills that came in handy when she began writing fiction. All of her daydreaming gave her the opportunity to practice using her imagination, and inventing excuses as to why her homework wasn't done gave her the chance to concoct some pretty good stories!
Lindquist currently resides near San Francisco, not far from some of the places that were originally settled during the late 1800s by her grandparents and great-grandparents. She is the author of two previous middle-grade novels, including Wander.
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- PublisherYearling
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 0440415373
- ISBN 13 9780440415374
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages192
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