Name: Don't You Know There's a War On?
ISBN: 9780380815449

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Why This Clicks

A Schoolday at War

A schoolyard rescue plan brings wartime headlines down to one teacher Howie can’t lose.

Come here for

Wartime headlines filtered through a schoolboy’s urgent loyalties

Expect

Friends, snooping, and a scheme inspired by Captain Midnight

Book Details

Authors: Avi
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: February 4, 2003
Format: Paperback
Theme: Military & Wars · Wars & Military History
Reading lane: Military & Wars

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Family Stories
New Baby Stories
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Growing Up
Friendship
New Experiences
Stranger Safety

About This Book

World War II is on everyone's mind and in every headline, and Howie Crispers has a hunch that his school principal is a spy. With a little snooping around, Howie finds out something even more alarming. Principal Lomister may not be a spy, but he is plotting to get rid of Howie's favorite teacher. Howie's dad is fighting Nazis overseas, and his mom is working hard to support the war effort, so Miss Gossim is the only person Howie can depend on. With the help of his friends, a...

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World War II is on everyone's mind and in every headline, and Howie Crispers has a hunch that his school principal is a spy. With a little snooping around, Howie finds out something even more alarming. Principal Lomister may not be a spy, but he is plotting to get rid of Howie's favorite teacher. Howie's dad is fighting Nazis overseas, and his mom is working hard to support the war effort, so Miss Gossim is the only person Howie can depend on. With the help of his friends, and a plan worthy of radio show superhero Captain Midnight, Howie intends to save Miss Gossim!