(3) 4-6 Eleven-year-old Reenie's mother has died, and she's living with her grandmother in unfamiliar Minnesota. This epistolary historical novel follows Reenie's new friendship with reclusive old Mr. Marsworth, who lives on her paper route. Reenie is by turns vivacious, tenacious, and pensive as she draws Mr. Marsworth out of his shell, urges her brother to speak out against the Vietnam War, and uncovers a family secret. Reading list.

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay

(4) YA Nam: The Vietnam War series. Not a chronological series, these scattered but informative and insightful volumes cover many facets of the controversial war; causes, key players, international involvement, solders' experiences, and effects are all touched on. Small-font text printed on colored backgrounds along with archival photos and inserts on virtually every spread contribute to a cluttered appearance. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Nam: The Vietnam War titles: Causes and Outbreak, Disengagement and Defeat, 1969–1975, The Experience of War, The International War, The Johnson Years, 1965–1968, and The War and U.S. Society.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) YA Illustrated by Adam Gustavson. In 1971 Los Angeles, fourteen-year-old Quinn spends his days listening to albums, writing a music column for the school newspaper, and trying to spot his idols around town. But current events--and his first girlfriend--disrupt his comfortable routine. The book offers interesting historical perspective, but its plot is disjointed and the plethora of period musical references may lose some modern readers.

Reviewer: Randy Ribay

(2) YA This somewhat updated edition examines the role and fate of the conscientious objector in the United States. Meltzer's sympathies lie with the COs, but he attempts to present all sides of a very complex issue. Illustrated with black-and-white photos, the book is a clear and fascinating account of an issue of ever-increasing importance. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc. | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 1985