First published 2004
World War II has taken Mama away to Chicago. But for young Ada Ruth, home is where Grandma's love keeps her heart. As she waits and wonders when Mama will return, Ada Ruth finds solace in the small moments that make a family. Through letters and the cherished things Mama sends, the miles between them shrink, and Ada Ruth discovers the unbreakable bond of a mother's devotion.
Genres: family, american-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, african-american, world-war-ii, childrens
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical
Tropes: found-family
Setting: United States, Chicago
Period: World War II
32 pages · Hardcover · Nancy Paulsen Books