Tales of World War II Composition author of the Caldecott Medal-winning

author of the Caldecott Medal-winning A Sick Day for Amos McGee and the New York Times bestselling The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine

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Tales of World War II Composition author of the Caldecott Medal-winningIts the Second World War as youve never seen it beforediscover the hidden stories of incredible human spirit during the worlds darkest hour. Everyone knows what Adolf Hitler, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Winston Churchill were doing during World War II, but what about ordinary people? In this beautifully illustrated book for children and grandchildren, war historian Dr. Hattie Hearn reveals some of the most incredible true tales from the war, including: