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Dogtag Summer by Elizabeth Partridge 2013 Trade Paperback Historical Fiction Novel
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Reviews:Impressive historical novel. Partridge proves her keen understanding of young people and her ability to write engrossing fiction grounded in the history she usually illuminates in nonfiction., The entirely secular explanation of death and the fact that there is no substitution pet added to the family in the end make this a very worthwhile addition to bibliotheraputic literature for the young.Item Length:7.9 inLanguage:EnglishOriginal Language:EnglishPublisher:Bloomsbury Publishing USASynopsis:From an award-winning author comes the moving story of a Vietnamese American girl struggling to reconcile her past with her present., Half Vietnamese, half American, Tracy's not sure she fits in with her family in California. But when she and her best friend find a soldier's dogtag, she is jarred by memories from her life in Vietnam, and the lingering anti-war sentiments that surround her today. Where is home when you're a child of war? Is it the country that's buried deep within your memories? Or is it the place you live, among the people you call family?Book Title:Dogtag SummerDewey Decimal:[Fic]Topic:Family / Parents, General, Family / Adoption, Social Themes / General (See Also Headings under Family), Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes), People & Places / United States / General, People & Places / United States / Asian American, Historical / Military & WarsItem Weight:7.1 OzItem Width:5.2 ingtin13:9781599908298Dewey Edition:22Grade From:Third GradeItem Height:0.6 inPublication Year:2013Intended Audience:Juvenile Audiencebrand:Bloomsbury Publishing USAGenre:Juvenile FictionISBN-13:9781599908298Format:Trade PaperbackNumber of Pages:240 PagesISBN-10:1599908298Grade To:Twelfth GradeAuthor:Elizabeth Partridge
This book is a hidden gem! The story pulls you in with its heartfelt mix of friendship, mystery, and history. Perfect for young readers who love emotional, thought-provoking adventures. Highly recommend!
This book is a hidden gem! The story pulls you in with its heartfelt mix of friendship, mystery, and history. Perfect for young readers who love emotional, thought-provoking adventures. Highly recommend!