About the author(s)

Avi is the award-winning author of more than eighty-two books for young readers, ranging from animal fantasy to gripping historical fiction, picture books to young adult novels. Crispin: The Cross of Lead won the Newbery Medal, and The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle and Nothing but the Truth were awarded Newbery Honors. He is also the author of the popular Poppy series. Avi lives in Denver, Colorado. Visit him online at avi-writer.com.

Reviews

“Avi peppers Don’t You Know There’s a War On? with funny scenes, lots of slang dialogue between the boys, and a keen sensitivity to the adolescent psyche. This quick-moving, easily read story will be enjoyed by many readers.” - School Library Journal

“A realistic slice of life from America’s war years.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

“…fast dialogue and lots of lively detail.” - ALA Booklist

“Fast–paced, conversational and full of surprises.” - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

“Chock full of details from the 1940s home front.” - Queens Parent

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