Ebook {Epub PDF} For the Duration: The War Years by Tomie dePaola

Tomie keeps hearing the phrase, For the duration. So many things will be different as long as the war goes on, but much of Tomie's life goes on as usual. But Tomie is also still getting over his cousin's death in the war. Luckily, Tomie knows there are plenty of people he can count on . Compare book prices from over , booksellers. Find For the Duration: The War Years (26 Fairmount Avenue () by DePaola, Tomie. www.doorway.ru: For the Duration: The War Years (26 Fairmount Avenue) () by DePaola, Tomie and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at .

But one thing Tomie learns to understand completely is that some things disappear (chewing gum, fireworks) and other thing come into being (war bonds, war stamps), all "for the duration." The 26 Fairmount Avenue series is an extraordinary group of chapter books recalling Tomie dePaola's early life living in Meridan, Connecticut. For the Duration: The War Years: dePaola, Tomie: www.doorway.ru: Books. Skip to main www.doorway.ru Hello Select your address Books Hello, Sign in. Account Lists Returns Orders. Cart All. Best Sellers Customer Service New. For the Duration: The War Years (26 Fairmount Avenue) by Tomie dePaola, Tomie dePaola. Click here for the lowest price! Hardcover, ,

This one takes place as the war is going on. There is gas rationing, black-out curtains, and loved ones who are away. True patriotism permeates this time in Tomie's life. As usual, dePaola relates the realistic thoughts and feelings of a little second-grade boy. The time period was sixty years ago, but it's still pertinent today. Tomie keeps hearing the phrase, "For the duration." Gas is being rationed "for the duration." The Fourth of July fireworks will be the last show "for the duration." So many things will be different as long as the war goes on, but much of Tomie's life goes on as usual. Tomie dePaola has published almost children's books in fifteen different countries. He remains one of the most popular creators of books for children, receiving more than , fan letters each year. Tomie lives in an interesting house in New Hampshire with his four dogs. His studio is in a large renovated year-old barn.