Addie's brother, Bud, is away at war. Addie misses him so badly that even a special letter addressed only to her does little to help. Determined to convince Bud to come home, Addie sets out with Grandma and Uncle Hayes to mail a letter of her own. Grandma has different plans, though. Will a special gift help Addie find the strength and bravery to support her brother and do her part? Set during World War II, Addie, Be Brave includes a glossary of Osage words and key information about Osage cultural elements.

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