"Dad is always a little different when he comes back from deployments because he has to get used to America again," says Allison. Her brother Matt adds, "He's always overjoyed that he's in the States where no one is trying to shoot at him." In candid and moving interviews, children of American and Canadian military personnel who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan describe their experiences. The interviews touch on subjects such as the children's worries, what it is like when a parent returns from combat, and whether the children plan to join the military. Glossary. Further information. Black-and-white photographs.
Title alpha Off to War: Voices of Soldiers’ Children
Level Nonfiction Middle
Pages Count 176
Genre Nonfiction
Summary In their own voices, children tell what life is like with parents in the military. Much of the discussion concerns parents who have been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Topics The military. War. Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Afghanistan. Iraq. Military deployments. Missing parents. Grief. Coping mechanisms. Support groups. The National Guard. Anti-war protests. Petawawa, Ontario. Care packages. Combat stress. Depression. Wicca. Temporary leave. Injuries. Civilians. Child abuse. Secrets. Military pay. The Iraq Green Zone. Divorce. Death.
SRC Level 5.400000
SRC Points 12.000000
Lexile 830L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Publication date 2008-08-31
JLG Release Date Oct 2008
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Nonfiction Middle Grades 5-8)
Nonfiction Middle
Nonfiction Middle Grades 5-8)
For Grades 5-8
Knowledge is power, and no other category speaks to this more. The 12 books in this category range from autobiographies to anthropological studies, these nonfiction titles are just right for middle-school readers . . . and ideal for research and classroom support, too.