When the United States enters World War II, Molly is attending Beechwood Elementary. But her thoughts are with Ted Walker, her neighbor, who is serving aboard a cruiser in the South Atlantic.
Three years later, the war is still going on and Molly is in the fourth grade. Ted is still at sea, as a naval officer of the USS Albacore, a submarine in the Pacific Ocean. Orchard Road feels like the safest place on earth, but somewhere on the other side of the world, Ted and his crew are carrying out dangerous missions. No one knows when they will come home, and young Molly must find a way to live with fear during wartime."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Louise Borden is the highly regarded author of many books, including Good Luck, Mrs. K!, Sleds on Boston Common, Good-bye, Charles Lindbergh and The Little Ships: The Heroic Rescue at Dunkirk in WW II, published by Margaret McElderry Books, and The Journey That Saved Curious George, Across the Blue Pacific, and His Name Was Raoul Wallenberg, published by HMH. She lives with her husband, Pete, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has three grown children. Her website can be found at www.louiseborden.com.
Robert Andrew Parker is a fine artist and printmaker whose work often appears in publications such as The New Yorker. His numerous children's books include To Fly: The Story of the Wright Brothers, Across the Blue Pacific: A World War II Story, and Grandfather Tang's Story. He lives in West Cornwall, Connecticut.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Parker, Robert Andrew (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00106913730
Seller: Reliant Bookstore, El Dorado, KS, U.S.A.
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Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Parker, Robert Andrew (illustrator). Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 054455552X-11-1
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Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. Parker, Robert Andrew (illustrator). When the United States enters World War II, Molly is attending Beechwood Elementary. But her thoughts are with Ted Walker, her neighbor, who is serving aboard a cruiser in the South Atlantic. Three years later, the war is still going on and Molly is in the fourth grade. Ted is still at sea, as a naval officer of the USS Albacore, a submarine in the Pacific Ocean. Orchard Road feels like the safest place on earth, but somewhere on the other side of the world, Ted and his crew are carrying out dangerous missions. No one knows when they will come home, and young Molly must find a way to live with fear during wartime. Seller Inventory # CIN054455552XG
Seller: Hawking Books, Edgewood, TX, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Parker, Robert Andrew (illustrator). Very Good Condition. Clean, tight and Neat. Five star seller - Buy with confidence! Seller Inventory # X054455552XX2
Seller: Firefly Bookstore, Kutztown, PA, U.S.A.
Trade Paperback. Condition: Used Very Good. Parker, Robert Andrew (illustrator). Firefly sells new and used books through our store front. We try to add a detailed description to as many titles as possible. If you have questions regarding this title, please contact us. Photos available on request. Seller Inventory # 352774