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Shooting the Moon
Shooting the Moon
Author: Frances O'Roark Dowell
Jamie thinks her father can do anything...until the one time he can do nothing. — When twelve-year-old Jamie Dexter's brother joins the Army and is sent to Vietnam, Jamie is plum thrilled. She can't wait to get letters from the front lines describing the excitement of real-life combat: the sound of helicopters, the smell of gunpowder, the...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780545206761
ISBN-10: 0545206766
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 163
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: Scholastic
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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schomeschoolmom avatar reviewed Shooting the Moon on
I absolutely adored this book. It is written in a style that remains engaging to an adult, while still credible as a child's point of view. It covers the Vietnam topic in a delicate manner that leaves a strong impression of the horrors that soldiers face, while not being graphic or foul. While it is completely readable by a child, I don't think it will have the gravity it exerts on an adult, especially one with children. Beautifully written and highly recommended!
neverwithoutabook avatar reviewed Shooting the Moon on
Rereleased in 2010 with a new cover to make it "hot" once again, this is a novel,both timely and timeless, about the sacrifices we make for what we believe and the people we love.
Dealing with family in real-life combat and being 12 years old make this a coming of age story because Jamie is forced to grow up through seeing the truth. Very well done.


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