Liberty

Set in 1940s New Orleans during World War II, this chapter book tells the heartwarming story of Fish Elliot, a polio-survivor with a talent for building, and his spirited African American neighbor, Olympia. United by their compassion for a starving stray dog they name Liberty, the children embark on a mission to save it from a cruel farmer. Their journey introduces them to Erich, a young German prisoner of war, who becomes an unexpected partner in their quest. The book explores themes of friendship, empathy, overcoming prejudice, and finding common ground in challenging times, making it suitable for readers aged 4-11.

In 1940s New Orleans, Fish Elliot is a polio-survivor with a knack for inventing and building things, and his African American neighbor Olympia is a girl with a talent for messing things up, but they are united in an effort to save a starving stray dog they call Liberty--and when Liberty is caged by a nasty farmer, they find an unlikely ally in a German prisoner of war, Erich, who is not much older than the two children.