Author: Michelle Magorian
Type or emotional/crisis issue(s) addressed: Abuse, War, Loss, Adoption
Year of Publication: 1981
Publisher & Location: HarperCollins Publishers Inc. New York
ISBN#:0-06-440174-X
Target Age Level: Junior High, High School
# of Pages: 318
Quality of Illustrations: NA
Brief Summary: William comes from an abusive home during world war II and is placed as an evacuee with a man whom he calls Mr.Tom. Mr. Tom is struggling with the loss of his wife and later on both experience another loss of a loved one.
Personal Comments/Biases, and/or Things to Consider When Using This Book With Children: One scene in the book becomes very descriptive which may be too much for a student who still is or recently has been in an abusive home.
Activities: Discuss some challenges that may come from being in an abusive home/a loss and how over time the pain gets softer (sea glass analogy).
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