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When angels rest

Donald Harington

1998250 pagesabout 4–6 hours
1998
first published
  • 1998Counterpoint · 250 pages · ENGISBN 9781887178075
  • 2011Lake Union Publishing · 279 pagesISBN 9781612181127

Life in a small town in Arkansas during World War II as observed by Dawny, 12, who records his observations in his daily newspaper. Among them, the game cowboys and Indians has been replaced by Allies and Axis, and there is a new invention for protection from mosquitos called window screens.

How it reads

Character focusSingle lead

Worth knowing

ViolenceFrequent

When and where

ThemesWar

Content notes

  • Warmoderateunreviewed
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