A forbidden friendship with a badly disfigured soldier in the aftermath of World War I forces thirteen-year-old Annie to redefine the word "hero" and to question conventional ideas of patriotism.
Margaret I. Rostkowski Books
Margaret I. Rostkowski draws inspiration from the enduring questions of war and peace, duty to country, and true heroism. Her work, born from these deep inquiries, often poses questions for readers that she herself is still seeking to answer. Through her writing, she explores complex moral dilemmas and the search for heroism in the contemporary world. Her prose is marked by a profound engagement with themes that resonate with young people and adults alike.