The Seabee and His Sidekick...A Tale of World War II

By Yvonne Cecchini

In this middle-grade to adult non-fiction book, SEABEES writer Yvonne Cecchini recalls her childhood in Washington, D.C. during World War II. She stitches a colorful tapestry of ration books, air raid sirens, Mr. Leitner's pet mouse, and so much more. Her Uncle Ed, who served in the Seabees branch of the U.S. Navy, is remembered with obvious affection. Reading this book with grandparents and great-grandparents will surely spark memories of friends and relatives who proudly served in these Construction Battalions. Today's children will be educated, enriched and entertained by Ms.Cecchini's authentic text of life in our nation's capital city in wartime and the part the Seabees played in what we hoped would be the last war. Audrey Baird, author of STORM COMING and A COLD SNAP; former editor/ publisher of ONCE UPON A TIME, a national support magazine for children's writers and illustrators. The author infuses intelligence, history and her private life in an easy-to-digest manner. Suitable and highly recommended for all middle grade students to adults. I found it to be a fascinating, personal and engaging story. The writer offers a revealing, insightful and intimate portrait of the Seabees. It also illustrates a story that helped to shape her life. This is a delightful book, and an important one, too. Lawrence S. Callahan, Former Superintendent of Schools, Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., Archdiocese of Baltimore, Maryland

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432747002
• ISBN13: 9781432747008
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Outskirts Press
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.5" x 0.2" x 8.5"