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Scattergood

H.M. Bouwman

In rural Iowa in 1941, Peggy’s familiar life with her family, cousin Delia, and nearby friends begins to change. Delia has leukemia but does not know her diagnosis. A nearby Quaker hostel reopens for Jewish refugees from Europe, including Gunther and a former professor who have lost their families. As war arrives close to home, Peggy tries to find information, support Delia, and make sense of what she cannot control.

This book appears on 3 reading lists across 1 edition from 3 organizations.

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Themes
Friendship · Grief And Loss · History · Medicine And Health · War And Conflict
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Neal Porter Books
Published
February 3, 2026
Pages
320
ISBN-13
9780823463725
Language
English
Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin–MadisonCCBC Choices
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