This book was inspired by events from the author's life. When her younger brother joined the Marine Corps after 9-11 she became very involved in military life. When he left for Iraq in 2003 she felt compelled to write a story for the children left behind by servicemen and women called up to serve in times of war and peace. The characters in t he book are regular kids living with someone who is serving or has served our country. It shows today's...