Dear Canada : Exiles from the War
The War Guests Diary of Charlotte Mary Twiss
by Jean Little
Dear Canada
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Two children find refuge with the Twiss family to escape the dangers of the Blitz, while Charlotte struggles to comfort them and face the fear of war reaching her own home. As her brother George joins the Navy against his parents' wishes, Charlotte's diary reveals the challenges of hope, worry, and courage during wartime. The story captures life on the Canadian homefront and the strength found in family and new friendships.
Representation & Themes
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780545986175
- Pages
- 248
- Publisher
- Scholastic Canada
- Published
- Apr 28, 2010
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 49,917