About the book
In 1944, when her brother is overseas fighting in World War II, eleven-year-old Margaret changes her mind about the school bully, Gordy, after she discovers he is hiding his own brother, a deserter.
One secret is about to change everything Margaret thought she knew about heroes, enemies, and courage.
- Unlikely Friendship: Margaret always saw Gordy as the school bully, but helping him hide his brother forces her to see the boy behind the mean exterior.
- Family Secrets: Gordy isn’t just hiding his brother from the army; he’s protecting him from a violent father in a home full of fear.
- A Test of Courage: With her own brother fighting the enemy overseas, Margaret must decide where her loyalties lie and what being brave truly means.
- WWII Historical Fiction: A powerful and realistic look at life on the American home front, exploring the complex feelings of those left behind during the war.
Editions of Stepping on the Cracks
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780547076607
- EBook
- ISBN 9780547531946
Read an Excerpt
In 1944, when her brother is overseas fighting in World War II, eleven-year-old Margaret changes her mind about the school bully, Gordy, after she discovers he is hiding his own brother, a deserter.
One secret is about to change everything Margaret thought she knew about heroes, enemies, and courage.
- Unlikely Friendship: Margaret always saw Gordy as the school bully, but helping him hide his brother forces her to see the boy behind the mean exterior.
- Family Secrets: Gordy isn’t just hiding his brother from the army; he’s protecting him from a violent father in a home full of fear.
- A Test of Courage: With her own brother fighting the enemy overseas, Margaret must decide where her loyalties lie and what being brave truly means.
- WWII Historical Fiction: A powerful and realistic look at life on the American home front, exploring the complex feelings of those left behind during the war.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stepping on the Cracks about?
In 1944, when her brother is overseas fighting in World War II, eleven-year-old Margaret changes her mind about the school bully, Gordy, after she discovers he is hiding his own brother, a deserter.
One secret is about to change everything Margaret thought she knew about heroes, enemies, and courage.
- Unlikely Friendship: Margaret always saw Gordy as the school bully, but helping him hide his brother forces her to see the boy behind the mean exterior.
- Family Secrets: Gordy isn’t just hiding his brother from the army; he’s protecting him from a violent father in a home full of fear.
- A Test of Courage: With her own brother fighting the enemy overseas, Margaret must decide where her loyalties lie and what being brave truly means.
- WWII Historical Fiction: A powerful and realistic look at life on the American home front, exploring the complex feelings of those left behind during the war.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Stepping on the Cracks?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Horror and ghost stories, chillers, or other scary supernatural stories
Where can I read a sample of Stepping on the Cracks?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780547076607
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Stepping on the Cracks?
Mary Downing Hahn
Who is the Publisher of the book Stepping on the Cracks?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Stepping on the Cracks is available as paperback(ISBN 9780547076607) and ebook(ISBN 9780547531946)
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