Kirby Larson
Author
Language
English
Description
As World War II begins, eighteen-year-old Leo is going to ship out with the Marines, but not before traveling home to see his little sister, Billie, bringing with him a Navajo friend from basic training named Denny. Along the way home, Denny finds a wounded stray dog and brings him to Billie's house where he ends up staying. The dog, Bear, helps Billie through the loneliness as she corresponds with both Leo and Denny throughout the war. With the help...