· Jimmy’s Star by Mary Ann Rodman. Despite Ellie’s desire that her older brother, Jimmy, be free from the World War II draft, he receives a letter stating that in twenty-one days he has to leave. Ellie hopes that within those twenty-one days that there will be an end to the war—but on October 2 nd arrives in no time. Ellie must say goodbye to her brother as he leaves to fulfill his duty to Estimated Reading Time: 4 mins. · In her second work of historical fiction, Mary Ann Rodman captures all the authentic details of life on the homefront during World War II, as well as the fierce love a sister has for her beloved big brother. Jimmy's Stars is a Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the bltadwin.ru Edition: First Edition. In her second work of historical fiction, Mary Ann Rodman captures all the authentic details of life on the homefront during World War II, as well as the fierce love a sister has for her beloved big brother. Jimmy's Stars is a Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.4/5(12).
Find many great new used options and get the best deals for Jimmy's Stars by Mary Ann Rodman (Paperback, ) at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products! Written by: Mary Ann Rodman. Pages: My rating Stars: 5 Stars. It's September , and eleven-year-old Ellie McKelvey is used to making sacrifices for the war effort--sacrifices like eating soy extender instead of meat and giving her roller skates up to a scrap-metal drive. Then Ellie's older brother, Jimmy, is drafted. Jimmy's Stars. by Mary Ann Rodman. 4 Resources1 Award. Add to Reading List Share this Book. First Grade Stinks! by Mary Ann Rodman and Beth Spiegel. 2 Resources. Add to Reading List Share this Book. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their Twitter handles. Mary Ann Rodman has Collaborated With.
In her second work of historical fiction, Mary Ann Rodman captures all the authentic details of life on the homefront during World War II, as well as the fierce love a sister has for her beloved big brother. Jimmy's Stars is a Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year. Disbelief turns to anger, and Ellie rips down Jimmy's gold star service flag. Acceptance comes when a final letter from Jimmy reminds Ellie that he will always be with her. Ellie’s intense outpouring of grief is masterfully portrayed, and Rodman’s painstaking attention to historical detail creates a vividly realized sense of time and place. In her second work of historical fiction, Mary Ann Rodman captures all the authentic details of life on the homefront during World War II, as well as the fierce love a sister has for her beloved big brother. Jimmy's Stars is a Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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