Don't You Know There's a War On?

I really liked this book and I liked the time period it was set in. I also like when the author had suspense in parts and the way he makes you sad when Denny's dad dies.......more

The book ¨Dont you know there’s a war on?¨ is historical fiction, and a mystery book By Edward Irving Wortis also known as AVI. The book goes over the theme of friendship, war, and adventure. The plot of the story follows Howie Crispers during WW2 in Brooklyn New York. Howie is a young boy whose i......more

RECORDED BOOOKS (unabridged) 2003, narrated by Nick Landrum. Cass: I can't figure out how to add the audio cassette version, so I've attached my review to the paperback listing. (CIP) In wartime Brooklyn in 1943, eleven-year-old Howie Crispers mounts a campaign to save his favorite teacher from being......more

"Don't You Know There's A War on?" takes place in Brooklyn, New York with a family that revolves mainly around an 11 year old by the name of, Howard "Howie" Crispers. At the time, Howie was in the 5th grade while the war was taking place. He attended school along side his pal, Denny Coleman. Both De......more

Sixteen year old Howie Crispers narrates this story about his 11 year old, 5th grade self. In Brooklyn during the Second World War shortages and facing shortages and anxiety of the unknown whereabouts of parents and others serving, Howie lives like most preteens—grudgingly watching his little sister......more