"My Secret War: The World War II Diary of Madeline Beck, Long Island, New York, 1941" follows the life of a young girl, Madeline, as she navigates the challenges and changes brought about by World War II. Living on Long Island, she documents her experiences in a diary, capturing her thoughts, fears, and hopes. As she witnesses the impact of the war on her community and family, Madeline grapples with issues of patriotism, sacrifice, and growing up in a time of uncertainty. Her heartfelt entries reveal the resilience and courage of youth during a tumultuous period in history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Dear America .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

This book was published in 2008 by Live Oak Media (NY) .

Mary Pope Osborne is the author of over forty books for young people. She was the president of the Author's Guild, the leading organization for professional writers in the US, for two years and has won many awards for her books. She lives in New York with her husband, Will, and their dog, Bailey, who sleeps on top of Mary's desk every day while she writes.