Genres
Publication
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) (2008), Edition: 1, 272 pages
Description
In 1943, eleven-year-old Ellie is her brother Jimmy's "best girl," and when he leaves Pittsburgh just before Thanksgiving to fight in World War II, he promises he will return, asks her to leave the Christmas tree up until he does, and reminds her to "let the joy out."
Awards
Nēnē Award (Nominee — 2010)
Historical Novel Society Editors' Choice (Children/Young Adult)
CCBC Choices (2009)
Children's Favorites Awards (Selection — 2009)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
272
Physical description
272 p.; 8.23 inches
ISBN
0374337039 / 9780374337032
DDC/MDS
| 813.6 |