{"product_id":"b003kk5e4y","title":"Stepping on the Cracks","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1944, when her brother is overseas fighting in World War II, eleven-year-old Margaret changes her mind about the school bully, Gordy, after she discovers he is hiding his own brother, a deserter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne secret is about to change everything Margaret thought she knew about heroes, enemies, and courage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlikely Friendship:  Margaret always saw Gordy as the school bully, but helping him hide his brother forces her to see the boy behind the mean exterior. Family Secrets:  Gordy isn’t just hiding his brother from the army; he’s protecting him from a violent father in a home full of fear. A Test of Courage:  With her own brother fighting the enemy overseas, Margaret must decide where her loyalties lie and what being brave truly means. WWII Historical Fiction:  A powerful and realistic look at life on the American home front, exploring the complex feelings of those left behind during the war.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":52836613587160,"sku":"YSL61893","price":4.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/3356\/2072\/files\/A1Ov9zBs0aL._SY1500.jpg?v=1793271685","url":"https:\/\/www.bookmebay.com\/products\/b003kk5e4y","provider":"BookMebay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}