In August 1943, Hugh finds himself in South Carolina along the Atlantic Ocean coast along with his mom and sister. It's a time of worry about both World War II and the polio epidemic. Hugh is certain he saw a submarine periscope just offshore, but no one will believe him. His cousin is living with them for awhile, and Hugh's not too happy about it. There are German POWs just down the road.
Target audience: through 6th grade
Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure
Topics: WWII, polio epidemic, German soldiers,
Mrs. Beckwith's Rating: 4 of 5
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
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