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Phyllis Johnston ; illustrations by Julia Crouth
1 v. (unpaged)
ill. (chiefly col.)
Picture story book for children
Summary: Set in New Zealand during World War Two, a young girl is desperate to have an American marine of her own, just like her big sister Mary. But eight is way too young to go jitterbugging at the Saturday night dance. Just when it looks like she'll never get her own marine, her mother comes to the rescue with a surprising twist to the family history. Includes factual information about United States marines in New Zealand during World War Two. Suggested level: junior, primary