War on a Sunday Morning (Home-Front Heroes)

Based on a true story . . .Thirteen-year-old Rose Williams has trouble fitting in. Every time her family moves to a new navy base she wishes she could be more like her fearless brother Les and not her usual shy and practical self.On the Sunday morning of December 7 1941 Rose hears the roar of low-flying planes. From her front yard she watches as Japanese aircraft attack the US ships and naval base at Pearl Harbor Hawaii. While her dad rushes into battle Rose and her mother take cover. Les is nowhere to be found.Later with the whole island fearing an enemy invasion Rose is told to stay inside with the doors locked. But when her friends Japanese American father is unjustly arrested and a wounded dog shows up on her doorstep Rose realizes that--scared or not--everyone must be daring in times of war.Readers dont miss the last few pages to learn more about the real Rose Williams.