Josh, Cody, and Gordon are best friends, and their fathers are soldiers serving in Iraq. Living in a small town, most kids like them don't have many options for the future, other than joining the military themselves. But Josh has plans to go to college-until he receives news from overseas that changes his life. Graphic novel. Paperback. Full-color artwork.
Summary Josh, Cody, and Gordon are three good friends who live in rural Oregon and fight each other to deal with the pain of their fathers’ absence during the Iraq War.
Topics Friendship. Fathers. Fighting. Hunting. The Iraq War. The armed services.
SRC Level 3.300000
SRC Points 3.000000
Trim Size 6" x 8 1/2"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Publication date 2009-09-30
JLG Release Date Feb 2010
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
High Demand High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
High Demand High Plus
High Demand High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
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