A medal for Leroy
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Author
Contributions
- Foreman, Michael, 1938- - Contributor
Publication
2012 - HarperCollins Children's, London, England
Language
English
Word Count
55,500 words, Guess
Page Count
222 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archivemedalforleroy0000morp_q9h5
- ISBN-100007487517
- ISBN-100007487525
- ISBN-100007363583
- ISBN-139780007487516
and 7 more
- ISBN-139780007487523
- ISBN-139780007363582
- OCLC Control Number794295953
- Better World Books9780007487516
- Better World Books9780007363582
- Better World Books9780007487523
- Open LibraryOL26490235M
Classifications
- DDC823.914
Description
In World War II-era England, Michael learns about his black British Army soldier grandfather, a World War I officer who risked his life to save wounded men but who did not receive special commendations because of his race. When Michael’s great-aunt dies, she leaves a letter divulging family secrets and history, including that Michael's grandfather, a World War I hero, was denied honors due to his race.
Description
This is a novel of identity, loss and the lingering effects of war. Michael does not remember his father, who died in a Spitfire over the English Channel. And his mother, heartbroken and passionate, does not like to talk about him. But then Michael's aunt gives him a medal and a photograph, which begin to reveal a hidden story. A story of love, loss and secrets. A story that will change everything - and reveal to Michael who he really is.
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