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The Raft by Robert Trumbull (1942)

Posted on 2025-04-24 by thelittleman

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A fantastic survival story considered “The Greatest Adventure of World War II”—which is saying something! Continue reading →

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The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown (1942)

Posted on 2016-03-19 by thelittleman

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The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown, Illus. by Clement Hurd (1942) This classic, WWII-era book touches on the very heart of love and loyalty. Published in 1942, when children across the world watched as their fathers moved off to the battlefields, … Continue reading →

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The Moon is Down by John Steinbeck (1942)

Posted on 2016-01-24 by thelittleman

The famous novel of a town that fought back against the Nazi conquerors in World War II It’s fascinating to me to consider what differentiates an average piece of fiction from true literature. It can’t simply be the name of … Continue reading →

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The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis (1942)

Posted on 2016-01-22 by thelittleman

“A swift kick in the seat of the pants.” That’s how I’d describe this book for the believer who reads it with anything more than a passing fancy. While The Screwtape Letters started out as a series of essays in … Continue reading →

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