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Overview

John Dante is seventeen when the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor, and he wants to fight for his country. But then he falls head over heels for Ginny Burton, who is against all war, and his beliefs are suddenly questioned. Rather than be judged a traitor or a coward, though, John enlists—a decision that changes his life forever.

Includes a reader's guide and an inverview with the author.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780152053123
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	10/01/2004
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,118,929
Product dimensions:	4.50(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.62(d)
Lexile:	870L (what's this?)
Age Range:	12 - 18 Years

About the Author

Cynthia Rylant is a Newbery medalist and the author of many acclaimed books for young people. She's well known for her popular characters for early readers, including Mr. Putter & Tabby and Henry & Mudge. She lives in the Pacific Northwest. cynthiarylant.com

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

[star]"Wonderfully spare language and imagery . . . poignant."—Kirkus Reviews

[star]"Tantalizing. . . Rylant writes with passion and hearbreaking honesty."—The New York Times Book Review

[star]"Heartbreaking . . . Not to be missed."—Publishers Weekly

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Editorial Reviews

[star]"Wonderfully spare language and imagery . . . poignant."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

[star]"Tantalizing. . . Rylant writes with passion and hearbreaking honesty."—The New York Times Book Review (starred review)

[star]"Heartbreaking . . . Not to be missed."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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From the Publisher

First published in 1993, Rylant's spare classic is first and foremost a love story. John Dante is 17 and cannot wait to enlist after bombs rain over Pearl Harbor. As burning as his desire for revenge is his love for Ginny, the beautiful pacifist who tries to convince him not to go. She believes the cost of war is always too high. Fifty years later, an older and wiser John recounts their passion-now lost to history-and concludes, "Ginny, I want you to know that I am really alive. And I still love you." Treat yourself to a bittersweet hour in the company of these two remarkable lovers.—Angelina Benedetti, "35 Going on 13," BookSmack! 8/19/10

Library Journal

An idealistic 17-year-old's life changes dramatically when he enlists in the service, after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. According to PW's boxed review, "This finely drawn novel projects emotional truths to rival those of Remarque's All Quiet on the Western Front. Not to be missed." Ages 12-up. (Oct.) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

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