When the United States enters World War II, Molly is attending Beechwood Elementary. But her thoughts are with Ted Walker, her neighbor, who is ser...
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Oct 31, 2009
(NS) Lisa
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Molly lives next door to Ted Walker, a U.S. serviceman in the navy, and although she and her brother, Sam, know about the war, it seems so far from their everyday lives. Their street, Orchard Road, is a safe and happy place to grow up. When Ted is home on leave, he is patient and helpful to the young children in the neighborhood. When he returns to duty, Molly writes him letters. She always includes sketches of Buttons, the Walker's dog, in the corner on each envelope. When Molly enters fourth g
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Oct 31, 2009
James
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This elegant picture book, for ages 10 and up, takes us into the world of Molly, and her fellow students at Beechwood Elementary School during World War II. Like other students at her school, Molly knows a serviceman—Ted Walker, her next-door neighbor. The book details Molly’s admiration of Ted as he graduates from Annapolis and serves in the US Navy in the South Atlantic. She and her friends follow the events of the war and write letters to the men and women serving. The book does a fine jo
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Apr 28, 2011
Carolynne
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Although fiction, this is based on the true story of the author's uncle and the tragic loss of the submarine Albacore during World War II. The pain of uncertainty and loss is slightly muted because it is written from the point of view of a young neighbor, not a family member. But it is still a vivid story, just as meaningful today as it was 50+ years ago, beautifully illustrated in watercolor and ink by Caldecott Honor winner Robert Andrew Parker. Very good picture book for making the history
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Jan 27, 2012
Rebekah
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I picked this up in the children's area, but to read to myself. At first glance it seemed like it would be poetry, the way the text was laid out. My kindergartener picked it from our pile for me to read and listened to the whole thing. It didn't have any rhyme or rhythm as I expected but it's well done. It spoke to the anxiety of waiting and loss but doesn't dwell. Life continues as is has been, even while waiting. Lovely, colorful illustrations, but in a way that is expressive, and full of life
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Sep 22, 2011
Donalyn
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I liked this story about a girl whose neighbor is missing in action during WWII, but the illustrations were unappealing and disconnected me from the narrative.
Dec 13, 2010
It's a good book to show what people felt like when the soldiers/ marines families and neighbors felt like when they were gone after the Pearl Harbor attack.
Dec 08, 2009
Meredith
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Violet and Matthias didn't really care for this one. The illustrations were not very pleasing and the book didn't seem to represent what the title suggests. Matthias felt that it was just okay.
Jul 31, 2009
Audrey
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INFORMATIONAL
I loved this book! It is so touching to read these war stories, because it is so close to home for my family. I loved the illustrations.
I loved this book! It is so touching to read these war stories, because it is so close to home for my family. I loved the illustrations.
Apr 20, 2010
Rachel
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title: A World War II Story: Across the Blue Pacific (informational)
author: Louise Borden
Illustrator: Robert Andrew Parker
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Date of Publication: 2006
Summary: This book is about the everyday life of a young girl during World War II. The young girls next door neighbor was in the navy. At the young girls school they write thank you notes for the service of the men in the war. It is a sad story because man in the navy dies at war. T More...
author: Louise Borden
Illustrator: Robert Andrew Parker
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Date of Publication: 2006
Summary: This book is about the everyday life of a young girl during World War II. The young girls next door neighbor was in the navy. At the young girls school they write thank you notes for the service of the men in the war. It is a sad story because man in the navy dies at war. T More...
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