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Stepping on the Cracks

Mary Downing Hahn (1992)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.22

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age Heroine

Synopsis

In 1944, when her brother is overseas fighting in World War II, eleven-year-old Margaret changes her mind about the school bully, Gordy, after she discovers he is hiding his own brother, a deserter. "There is plenty of action and page-turning suspense (and) much to ponder and reflect on as well." -- School Library Journal, starred review

Tags

Historical FictionWorld War IIFamily DramaSocial Issues