Mare’s War
Mare’s War by Tanita S. Davis is a reprint edition published by Random House Children’s Books on January 25, 2011. This 352-page novel presents the story of Mare, a World War II veteran and grandmother, who embarks on a cross-country road trip with her two granddaughters. As they travel, the girls, initially skeptical of Mare’s flamboyant style, become captivated by her remarkable life story, which includes her youthful determination to join the African American Battalion of the Women’s Army Corps.
Readers will find the narrative unfolds in alternating chapters, blending Mare’s historical experiences with the contemporary journey of her granddaughters. The book explores themes of family, history, and the complexities of multigenerational relationships, offering insights into both the past and present. With its focus on African American history and the military, Mare’s War invites readers to engage with a unique perspective on resilience and identity.
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Meet Mare, a World War II veteran and a grandmother like no other. She was once a willful teenager who escaped her less than perfect life in the deep South and lied about her age to join the African American Battalion of the Women’s Army Corps. Now she is driving her granddaughters—two willful teenagers in their own rite—on a cross-country road trip. The girls are initially skeptical of Mare’s flippy wigs and stilletos, but they soon find themselves entranced by the story she has to tell, and readers will be too.
Told in alternating chapters, half of which follow Mare through her experiences as a WAC and half of which follow Mare and her granddaughters on the road in the present day, this novel introduces readers to a larger-than-life character and a fascinating chapter in African American history.
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