Now, with his father away fighting in World War II and his mother about to have a new baby, Danny relies on Jack’s friendship and guidance more than ever. “A heartfelt tale about what it means to be a hero and take a stand against injustice.”- Booklist (starred review)ĭanny Timmons has looked up to Jack Bailey ever since Jack saved two small children from drowning during the Great Flood of 1940. “Standish’s uplifting mystery tackles big themes of abuse, bullying, heroism, mental health, and prejudice.”- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Multilayered, moving, and tremendously powerful.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Perfect for fans of Alan Gratz and Lauren Wolk, this riveting adventure explores what true heroism means. From Ali Standish, award-winning author of The Ethan I Was Before, August Isle, How to Disappear Completely, and The Mending Summer, comes a captivating historical fiction middle grade novel about a boy on the home front in World War II who must solve the mystery of the disappearance of his best friend.
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