by Harris, Dorothy Joan.
[ 02. English Fiction ] Authors: Wilson, Janet,--1952- Series: Our Canadian girl Published by : Penguin Canada, (Toronto :) Physical details: xi, 88 p. : ill., map ; 21 cm. Subject(s): World War, 1939-1945 --British Columbia --Vancouver --Fiction. | Poliomyelitis --Fiction. | Children's literature --2006. Year : 2005
Item type :
02. English Fiction
| Location | Call Number | Serial Data | Published | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Elementary | F HAR | Available |
"Ellen: book three"
Illustrated by Janet Wilson --T.p. verso.
Ellen and her parents have grown accustomed to living with wartime food rationing, but news that Ellen's classmate Marjorie has been stricken with polio causes fear of an epidemic in the community. There are other fears, too --- (of the war and for the many who've enlisted at risk to their lives. When Ellen becomes ill and must recuperate at home, she does a lot of thinking --- (about the war, what she can do to help the men overseas, and how she can cheer up her sick friend.
8-12 years.