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In 1943 Pennsylvania, a girl stands up to a bully and protects a quiet stranger
2016Slow paceThoughtful
What it is about
Annabelle is a young girl in a small Pennsylvania town in 1943 when a new student, Betty, begins to bully her. When Betty turns on a gentle man named Toby, Annabelle has to decide what is right.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like quiet, thoughtful historical stories.
What you will get
A powerful, thoughtful book about doing what is right, and about courage in a small town.
Facts
Genre
Children’s Books · Courage · Justice · Rural life
Best for
Ages 9–12
Length
291 pages · ≈ 9 h
More about this book
Who
Annabelle and her family and neighbors.
World
A farm town in Pennsylvania in 1943.
What makes it different
A quiet story about moral courage.
Feel
Thoughtful and moving.
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