No Place

Thief of Dreams

13: Thirteen Stories That Capture the Agony and Ecstasy of Being Thirteen

If I Grow Up

Give a Boy a Gun

Home Alone (TV and Film Tie-ins)

The Diving Bell

Billy The Brave - The World's First Superhero!

The Good War' by Todd Strasser is a novel that explores the complexities of World War II through the eyes of young Americans. The book delves into the lives of various characters who experience the war from different perspectives, including soldiers on the front lines, women working in factories, and families on the home front. Strasser examines the concept of a 'good war' by highlighting the sacrifices, moral dilemmas, and the personal and societal impacts of the conflict. The narrative challenges the glorification of war while acknowledging the bravery and hardships of those who lived through this tumultuous period. Through its engaging storytelling, 'The Good War' provides a nuanced understanding of the Second World War and its lasting effects on individuals and the nation as a whole.

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No Place

Todd Strasser, 2014

Thief of Dreams

Todd Strasser, Tood Strasser, 2003

13: Thirteen Stories That Capture the Agony and Ecstasy of Being Thirteen

James Howe, Todd Strasser, Bruce Coville, 2003

If I Grow Up

Todd Strasser, 2009

Give a Boy a Gun

Todd Strasser, 2000

Home Alone (TV and Film Tie-ins)

Todd Strasser, Todd Strassner, 1990

The Diving Bell

Todd Strasser, 1992

Billy The Brave - The World's First Superhero!

Andrew Scott, 2023