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A Star for Mrs. Blake
A Star for Mrs Blake
Author: April Smith
The United States Congress in 1929 passed legislation to fund travel for mothers of the fallen soldiers of World War I to visit their sons’ graves in France. Over the next three years, 6,693 Gold Star Mothers made the trip. In this emotionally charged, brilliantly realized novel, April Smith breathes life into a unique moment in American h...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780307958846
ISBN-10: 0307958841
Publication Date: 1/14/2014
Pages: 336
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 11 ratings
Publisher: Knopf
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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Really good and interesting historical story.

Be forewarned that there are parts that will tug at your heartstrings if you're a Mom and might cause you to reach for the Kleenex box.

Good writing.


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