Search and Destroy History

Search and Destroy HistoryA boy discovers the complexities of conflict in this fast paced and thoughtful look at the Vietnam War from the acclaimed author of Soldier Boys and Missing in Action. Rick Ward wants to go to war. And hes not sure why. Maybe hes running from his dad and his crazy temper. Maybe hes running from his girl, who seems to think hes more of a joke than a man. Or maybe hes just runningto find himself. After basic training, Rick enlists with the Charlie

As the trio head out into the woods--bordered by a field of scarecrows that seem to be watching them--the bus driver has just one final piece of advice for Ollie and her friends: "Avoid large places

gravity-defying action

all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the cocunut tree

Her very first case involves suspected infidelity but reveals something very different

vying for passage aboard the Wilhelm Gustloff

the arts of persuasion

Rife with action and suspense

But there are two turtles

a female warrior who leads her Sioux tribe into battle

yet completely different

In Joyful

just at the right time