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In a poignant and unflinching new realistic novel from the Newbery Medalwinning author of Bridge to Terabithia a tenyearold girl makes a deal with God for her fathers safe return from the Iraq War
Birdie has questions for God For starters why couldnt God roll history back to September 10 2001 and fix thingsso the next day was an ordinary sunny day and not the devastating leadin to two wars Daddy has already been to Iraq twice Now hes going again and Birdie is sure hell die At the very least she wont see him again for a year and everything will not be OK Why do grownups lie To save money she Mom and baby Billy have moved to Grans where shy Birdie must attend a new school and no one but bossy Alicia Marie Suggs welcomes her Doesnt God remember how hard it was for Birdie to make friends at Bible Camp Counselor Ron taught about Judgment thereand the right way to believe Has Birdie been praying wrong Why else would God break their bargain Readers of all faiths and backgrounds especially children of military families will identify with and root for the unforgettable Birdie given inimitable voice by a master storyteller
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