Countdown

Set during 1962, this audiobook follows 12-year-old Franny Chapman as she navigates the challenges of family, friendship, and her own growing pains amid the backdrop of a nation gripped by fear of nuclear war. With tensions rising across the country, Franny faces personal conflicts and uncertainty, trying to find her way through a turbulent time in both her life and history. Award-winning author Deborah Wiles masterfully captures this pivotal year in a compelling documentary novel.