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Who is the primary character in this book?

Margaret Baker. Margaret was a girl who had an adventurous best friend named Elizabeth. Elizabeth helps her become braver and she is a great friend.

In which state did the story take place?

Maryland. On the inside cover of the book is a map of Margaret, Elizabeth, and Gordy's town of College Hill, Maryland.

What year did the story take place?

1944. "Although it was 1944 and World War 2 had been going on for two and a half years..."

Which of the Smiths was not like the rest of them?

Stuart Smith. Stuart thought that war was wrong; he would not let his brother Donald shot a squirrel.

What war was going on during the story?

World War 2. Both Margaret's and Elizabeth's brothers were in the war.

Where did Gordy and his family move?

North Carolina. Gordy's dad didn't come with them.

What is the sequel to "Stepping on the Cracks"?

Following My Own Footsteps. These are all by the same author, except Junie B. Jones.

Who dies at the end of the book?

Jimmy Baker. The Bakers had to trade their blue star in for a gold one.

Elizabeth was wrong about Stuart liking Barbara.

f. Barbara told Elizabeth and Margaret in March.

When was the wedding going to be?

Winter. It was going to be at the county courthouse.