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A heartwarming story that showcases the inspiring, yet emotional journey of a humble 7-year-old, military-connected child named María. Little María finds herself questioning why her father is absent from home for long periods of time. When she accidentally discovers the answer, María's longing for her father's presence is put to the test. Ironically, it is her courageous spirit that sets the tone for her father's safe return. María Misses Her Hero was written with the intention of bringing awareness to one aspect of the lives of military-connected families, specifically dealing with the children of active duty deployed personnel. It aims to instill understanding, empathy and patriotism in the hearts of all who read it. Keywords: Military Child; Deployment; United States Armed Forces; Army; Navy; Air Force; Marines (USMC); Coast Guard; Reserves; National Guard; Childrens Book; Sacrifice; Honor; Separation; Abandonment; Emptiness; Absent Parent; Distress; Anxiety; Stress; Depression; Aggression; Tearfulness; Fear; Anger; Negative Behavior; Poor Academic Performance; Altered Family Role; Strength; Courage; Resiliency; Belonging; Connectedness; Acceptance; Patriotism; Hero; Fiction
A heartwarming story that showcases the inspiring, yet emotional journey of a humble 7-year-old, military-connected child named María. Little María finds herself questioning why her father is absent from home for long periods of time. When she accidentally discovers the answer, María's longing for her father's presence is put to the test. Ironically, it is her courageous spirit that sets the tone for her father's safe return. María Misses Her Hero was written with the intention of bringing awareness to one aspect of the lives of military-connected families, specifically dealing with the children of active duty deployed personnel. It aims to instill understanding, empathy and patriotism in the hearts of all who read it. Keywords: Military Child; Deployment; United States Armed Forces; Army; Navy; Air Force; Marines (USMC); Coast Guard; Reserves; National Guard; Childrens Book; Sacrifice; Honor; Separation; Abandonment; Emptiness; Absent Parent; Distress; Anxiety; Stress; Depression; Aggression; Tearfulness; Fear; Anger; Negative Behavior; Poor Academic Performance; Altered Family Role; Strength; Courage; Resiliency; Belonging; Connectedness; Acceptance; Patriotism; Hero; Fiction
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