Daisy has been sent by her father and stepmother to spend time with her aunt and cousins in England. She is glad to leave New York behind and resents her parents for "sending her away" as they await the birth of their baby. Her mother died giving birth to her and her aunt is able to tell Daisy things about her Mom that she never would have known otherwise. Terrorists strike. War is declared. Unfortunately, her Aunt Pen is away and getting back is impossible. The kids are alone and Daisy in attracted to her cousin, Edmond. The kids are relocated with families and an army occupies the land. Electricity is spotty. Gas is in short supply. Food is scarce and rationed. The war lasts 9 months and is worldwide. Daisy and Piper survive despite overwhelming hardships. Has any other member of family survived?
"Every war has a silver lining. Starving is a hard cure for anorexia."
Michael Prinz Award for Excellence in YA Literature
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