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Autumn Street

by Lois Lowry · 1980

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Elizabeth is forced to grow up when her father goes to fight in World War II. Her family moves in with her grandfather, and a special friend is struck by tragedy.

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An ALA Notable Children's Book.

Genre
historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of thisWorld War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of thisliterary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of thiscoming of agecoming of ageMore like thisLess of this
Themes
friendshipfriendshipMore like thisLess of this
Setting
World War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrensyoung adultmiddle grade
Length
short · 192 pages

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