War and Watermelon
School year: Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
Published: 2011
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In "War and Watermelon" by Rich Wallace, a group of young boys navigates the complexities of friendship and growing up during the summer of 1970. Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, the story follows the experiences of the protagonist, a young boy coping with the changes in his community and the world around him. With themes of innocence, loss, and the fleeting nature of childhood, the boys find solace in their summer activities, including baseball and watermelons, while grappling with the realities of conflict and personal growth. It’s a poignant coming-of-age tale that effectively captures a transformative period in American history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.
This book was published in 2011 by Puffin Books .
Rich Wallace is the author of Perpetual Check; One Good Punch, an ALA-YALSA Best Book for Young Adults; and Wrestling Sturbridge, an ALA-YALSA Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults. He lives with his family in Pennsylvania.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Keystone to Reading Award - Middle School
This book was recognised in the Middle School category by the Keystone to Reading Book Award.