Jimmy's stars
- 277 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Ellie's brother Jimmy is called up to fight in World War 11 - All she wants is for her big brother to stay safely at home.
Mary Ann Rodman crafts stories that delve into the complexities of childhood with remarkable empathy and insight. Her narratives often explore themes of identity, friendship, and navigating challenges, all infused with a gentle humor and a profound understanding of the young psyche. Rodman masterfully employs language to create vivid characters and compelling plots that resonate deeply with both young readers and adults.


Ellie's brother Jimmy is called up to fight in World War 11 - All she wants is for her big brother to stay safely at home.
When her FBI-agent father is transferred to Jackson, Missippi, in 1964, eleven-year-old Alice wants to be popular but also wants to reach out to the one black girl in her class in a newly-integrated school.