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Set in 1954, this compelling historical novel tells the story of a young girl's struggles and triumphs in the aftermath of World War II. The war is over, but the threat of communism and the Cold War loom over the United States. In Detroit, Michigan, twelve-year-old Marjorie Campbell struggles with the ups and downs of family life, dealing with her veteran father's unpredictable outbursts, keeping her mother's stash of banned library books a secret, and getting along with her new older ""brother,"" the teenager her family took in after his veteran father's death. When a new girl from Germany transfers to Marjorie's class, Marjorie finds herself torn between befriending Inga and pleasing her best friend, Bernadette, by writing in a slam book that spreads rumors about Inga. Marjorie seems to be confronting enemies everywhere-at school, at the library, in her neighborhood, and even in the news. In all this turmoil, Marjorie tries to find her own voice and figure out what is right and who the real enemies actually are. Includes an author's note and bibliography.

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Early Praise for THE ENEMY The Enemy is a must read... It is compelling, accurate, and hugely intimate. --Chris Crutcher, author of STAYING FAT FOR SARAH BYRNES, ATHLETIC SHORTS, and others A brilliant picture of an era that must be remembered so we do not repeat the same mistakes. --Sharon M. Draper, author of OUT OF MY MIND, STELLA BY STARLIGHT and five-time Coretta Scott King Award--winner Spies, commies, and coming to terms with the aftermath of WWII! ... A worthy debut! --Pam Munoz Ryan, Newbery Honor--winner and author of ECHO and ESPERANZA RISING A stunning historical novel of character, alternately laugh-out-loud funny and deeply disturbing. --Jane Yolen, author of THE DEVIL'S ARITHMETIC, GIRL IN A CAGE, OWL MOON, and others Poet Holbrook brings back the Cold War in her debut novel for middle grades. A solid fictional examination of a time rarely depicted for this age group. She's ace at delineating the petty jealousies and tyrannies of middle school girls and her evocation of the era feels absolutely true. Marjorie's cowardice and ultimate courage lead to a rousingly satisfying ending that...will resonate with readers. -- Kirkus Reviews

Early Praise for THE ENEMY The Enemy is a must read... It is compelling, accurate, and hugely intimate. --Chris Crutcher, author of STAYING FAT FOR SARAH BYRNES, ATHLETIC SHORTS, and others A brilliant picture of an era that must be remembered so we do not repeat the same mistakes. --Sharon M. Draper, author of OUT OF MY MIND, STELLA BY STARLIGHT and five-time Coretta Scott King Award--winner Spies, commies, and coming to terms with the aftermath of WWII! ... A worthy debut! --Pam Munoz Ryan, Newbery Honor--winner and author of ECHO and ESPERANZA RISING A stunning historical novel of character, alternately laugh-out-loud funny and deeply disturbing. --Jane Yolen, author of THE DEVIL'S ARITHMETIC, GIRL IN A CAGE, OWL MOON, and others

Early Praise for THE ENEMY ""The Enemy is a must read... It is compelling, accurate, and hugely intimate."" --Chris Crutcher, author of STAYING FAT FOR SARAH BYRNES, ATHLETIC SHORTS, and others ""A brilliant picture of an era that must be remembered so we do not repeat the same mistakes."" --Sharon M. Draper, author of OUT OF MY MIND, STELLA BY STARLIGHT and five-time Coretta Scott King Award--winner ""Spies, commies, and coming to terms with the aftermath of WWII! ... A worthy debut!"" --Pam Munoz Ryan, Newbery Honor--winner and author of ECHO and ESPERANZA RISING ""A stunning historical novel of character, alternately laugh-out-loud funny and deeply disturbing."" --Jane Yolen, author of THE DEVIL'S ARITHMETIC, GIRL IN A CAGE, OWL MOON, and others ""Poet Holbrook brings back the Cold War in her debut novel for middle grades. A solid fictional examination of a time rarely depicted for this age group. She's ace at delineating the petty jealousies and tyrannies of middle school girls and her evocation of the era feels absolutely true. Marjorie's cowardice and ultimate courage lead to a rousingly satisfying ending that...will resonate with readers."" -- Kirkus Reviews

"Early Praise for THE ENEMY ""The Enemy is a must read... It is compelling, accurate, and hugely intimate."" --Chris Crutcher, author of STAYING FAT FOR SARAH BYRNES, ATHLETIC SHORTS, and others ""A brilliant picture of an era that must be remembered so we do not repeat the same mistakes."" --Sharon M. Draper, author of OUT OF MY MIND, STELLA BY STARLIGHT and five-time Coretta Scott King Award--winner ""Spies, commies, and coming to terms with the aftermath of WWII! ... A worthy debut!"" --Pam Munoz Ryan, Newbery Honor--winner and author of ECHO and ESPERANZA RISING ""A stunning historical novel of character, alternately laugh-out-loud funny and deeply disturbing."" --Jane Yolen, author of THE DEVIL'S ARITHMETIC, GIRL IN A CAGE, OWL MOON, and others ""Poet Holbrook brings back the Cold War in her debut novel for middle grades. A solid fictional examination of a time rarely depicted for this age group. She's ace at delineating the petty jealousies and tyrannies of middle school girls and her evocation of the era feels absolutely true. Marjorie's cowardice and ultimate courage lead to a rousingly satisfying ending that...will resonate with readers."" -- Kirkus Reviews"

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Sara Holbrook is the author of multiple poetry books for children published by WordSong/Boyds Mills Press, including Zombies! Evacuate the School!, Weird? (Me, Too!), and Wham! It's a Poetry Jam. This is her first novel. She lives in Mentor, Ohio. Visit her at saraholbrook.com.

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