Overview
The best Vietnam War novels yet for this age range. - KIRKUS REVIEWS Morris, Rudi, Ivan, and Beck are best friends for life. So when one of them is drafted into the Vietnam War, the others sign up, too - each with a different branch of the US military. Morris joins the US Navy, and he makes it his personal mission to watch over his friends from the USS Boston. But the Boston itself isn't safe from attack. And although Morris means to keep his friends safe, he may have his hands full just watching out for himself.
Full Product Details
Author: Chris Lynch
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Imprint: Turtleback Books
Edition: Bound for Schools & Libraries ed.
Volume: 01
Dimensions:
Width: 12.70cm
, Height: 3.00cm
, Length: 18.80cm
Weight: 0.358kg
ISBN: 9780606319614
ISBN 10: 0606319611
Pages: 183
Publication Date: 30 April 2013
Recommended Age: From 10 to 14 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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Reviews
Praise for Chris Lynch's VIETNAM: The best Vietnam War novels yet for this age range. - KIRKUS REVIEWS Lynch brilliantly captures the war in small details. - BOOKLIST So vivid, the reader will feel the stickiness of the heat and . . . hear the buzzing of mosquitoes. - VOICE OF YOUTH ADVOCATES A fine balance of thoughtfulness and gritty action. - BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS Lynch delivers an action-packed examination of the bonds and trials of friendship. - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL It makes you wonder how you would have acted in those situations. . . . Recommended. - LIBRARY MEDIA
Praise for Chris Lynch's VIETNAM: <br> The best Vietnam War novels yet for this age range. - KIRKUS REVIEWS <br> Lynch brilliantly captures the war in small details. - BOOKLIST <br> So vivid, the reader will feel the stickiness of the heat and . . . hear the buzzing of mosquitoes. - VOICE OF YOUTH ADVOCATES <br> A fine balance of thoughtfulness and gritty action. - BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS <br> Lynch delivers an action-packed examination of the bonds and trials of friendship. - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL <br> It makes you wonder how you would have acted in those situations. . . . Recommended. - LIBRARY MEDIA <p>
Author Information
Chris Lynch is the author of numerous acclaimed books for middle-grade and teen readers, including the Cyberia series and the National Book Award finalist INEXCUSABLE. He teaches in the Lesley University creative writing MFA program, and divides his time between Massachusetts and Scotland.
