Summer's End

I really enjoy reading historical fiction books which this one is. It is about a 13 year old girl who's brother was drafted into the Vietnam War. Her brother burns his draft card starting an outrage with his family. Grace tries to escape the war however it is everywhere and she can't avoid it. Altho......more

One of my absolute favorite historical fiction books EVER! Dealing with family differences about the Vietnam War, the book is realistically told by a 12 year old girl who is stuck in the middle and doesn't know what to think about it. We voted for it to be on the Nutmeg list this year, but it is out......more

This is a child's book. I read it because I am a teacher and I am always looking for books to give to my low level readers that will keep their interest. This was a Newbery Honor Award Winner so I thought I'd give it a try. Let me just say, that just because it was a kid's book doesn't mean it shoul......more

Grace is about thirteen years of age, and she has an older brother named Collin. It's also the time of the Vietnam war and the massacre at Kent State. Collin has burned his draft card, and it's possible he might go to Canada to escape being drafted. The book is about the effect his decision has on t......more

When an older brother leaves for Canada instead of going to Vietnam, what happens to the family he leaves behind?......more