The War in Georgia Author:Jerrie Oughton As World War II rages on overseas, hard times come to thirteen-year-old Shanta Morgan's house, and war creeps onto her street. Shanta, her grandmother, and Uncle Louie dig deep to keep love and humor in their home, and Shanta learns how a family sustains each member and that there are worse things than not having parents. "This story makes you b... more »elieve in the love and laughter and friendship that give you hope in the worst of times." --Booklist, starred review« less