About this title: This poetic picture book explores the feelings of an American soldier fighting in the Vietnam War. Illustrated with mixed-media collages.
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
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Description: Good. 0060283637 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Description: Good. 0060283637 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Ex-Public Library. Covers show some wear. Hardcover with dustjacket. Usual library stickers and stamps. Save a tree-buy used.. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780060731595ISBN:0060731591
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Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. ACCEPTABLE with noted wear to cover and pages. Binding intact. May contain highlighting, inscriptions or notations. We offer a no-hassle guarantee on all our items. Orders generally ship by the next business day. Default Text. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: HarperTrophy
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780060731595ISBN:0060731591
Description: New, Publisher overstock, may have small remainder mark. Excellent condition, never read, purchased from publisher as excess inventory. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: HarperTrophy
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780060731595ISBN:0060731591
Description: New, Publisher overstock, may have small remainder mark. Excellent condition, never read, purchased from publisher as excess inventory. read more
"This is an outstanding work, blending vivid poetic images with rich collage illustrations. Walter Dean Myers' poem takes us into the vulnerable side of every soldier. He uses contrasting images of the lush beauty of the forests of Vietnam and the searing danger of combat, along with contrasting emotions of a cunning pursuit and the weary soldier's longing for relief. In addition, he uses realistic details of combat to "put us there." I think that whenever our young readers begin to learn about war, it's important to balance honoring the soldier without glorifying war, and this book does the job wonderfully. We feel the suspense, the tension of the silence, the shock of the thundering bombers streaking overhead-the paradox of villagers going about their lives in the midst of a war zone. I was particularly drawn in by the author's ability to bring the characters alive. I felt an instant connection to all the characters in the story. Poets amaze me in how they can do this is so few words. Ann Grifalconi's illustrations are fantastic and capture all the nuances of the text. I kept finding new details in the collages every time I looked at them again. Together, text and illustrations bring honor to those who must survive war's horrors. This is a book for ages 11-14, and the strengths of the poetry and the images make it worth reading and re-reading. Older readers would find much to discuss and analyze on many levels-a soldier's life, combat, Vietnam history, civilians in war, as well as the poetic elements. One of the most moving picture books I've ever read."
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