This book is reccomended to all. Told thhrough two points of view--first a young girl Norah, and in the last novel an adolescent boy, Norah's younger borhter Gavin. Two siblings embark on a remarkalbe journey to grow up in Canada during the second world war, who were sent by their parents to escape the violence of war. They are accepted into a loving household, and yet Norah still feelsout of place. Meanwhile Gavin is at home. The tribulations and successes of the youngsters compels all to wonder what if?...