The Enemy: Detroit, 1954

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Set against the backdrop of post-World War II America, this historical novel follows twelve-year-old Marjorie Campbell in Detroit as she navigates the complexities of family dynamics and societal pressures. With a father struggling with PTSD, a secret involving banned books, and the arrival of a new German classmate, Marjorie faces moral dilemmas and the challenge of loyalty to her friends. As she grapples with the looming threat of communism and her own identity, Marjorie's journey is one of self-discovery and understanding the true nature of enemies.