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244 pp.
| Bloomsbury |
October, 2011 |
TradeISBN 978-0-8027-2264-5$17.99
(3)
YA
As kids, Joel Bloom and his friends, children of WWII veteran heroes, played at saving the world from imaginary foes in their backyards. Now with the Vietnam War looming, Joel, eighteen, must decide what role he's willing to play in this real battle. Joel's journey is thoughtfully presented and may resonate with today's teens coming of age during times of conflict.