Fire in the Hills (Puffin Novel)
By Anna Myers.
Description
After sixteen-year-old Hallie's mother dies, she loses herself in caring for her seven brothers and sisters. Then the outbreak of World War I divides her tiny Oklahoma town, bringing a mysterious draft-dodger searching for refuge in the hills. Neighbors mistrust neighbors, fear turns to anger-and love forces Hallie to stand up for what she knows is right. "In a novel of exceptional power and grit, Hallie is the true article: her strength comes from character, guts, and necessity. This novel is very nearly inspirational." -- Kirkus Reviews, pointer review Anna Myers is the a...
ISBN(s)
0141300744, 9780141300740
