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A letter to Jo, written by Joseph Sieracki ; art by Kelly Williams ; lettering by Taylor Esposito

Label
A letter to Jo, written by Joseph Sieracki ; art by Kelly Williams ; lettering by Taylor Esposito
Language
eng
resource.biographical
contains biographical information
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Literary Form
novels
Main title
A letter to Jo
Nature of contents
comics graphic novels
Oclc number
1082908659
Responsibility statement
written by Joseph Sieracki ; art by Kelly Williams ; lettering by Taylor Esposito
Summary
"Graphic novel presents the gripping firsthand account of a Polish-American machinegunner in World War II, adapted from a genuine letter home from the author's own grandfather. As Leonard fights on the frontlines of World War II, memories of Josephine and home help keep him alive. As Josephine contends with life, family, and work in Cleveland, letters from Leonard sustain her. But official censorship forces him to leave out much of the most significant action he sees. Finally, with the war coming to an end, Leonard is able to tell his full story. In a quietly beautiful letter to Josephine, Leonard writes of the loneliness he felt, the camaraderie he experienced, and the terrible violence he witnessed.", Publisher's website
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