Ghosts of War: The True Story of a 19-Year-Old GI
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 352
Published: 2009
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"Ghosts of War: The True Story of a 19-Year-Old GI" by Ryan Smithson chronicles the author’s harrowing experience as a young soldier deployed to Iraq. At just 19, Smithson grapples with the intense realities of combat, the moral complexities of war, and the psychological toll it takes on soldiers. Through vivid storytelling, he shares his journey from a naïve teenager to a battle-hardened adult, facing the fears and traumas associated with military service. The narrative highlights the camaraderie among soldiers, the impact of war on mental health, and the challenges of reintegration into civilian life after returning home. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children in year 10.
There are 352 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2009 by HarperCollins Publishers .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Ages 14+
This book was recognised in the Ages 14+ category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.
Virginia Readers Choice Award - High School
This book was recognised in the High School category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.
South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award
This book was recognised by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.
Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award
This book was recognised by the Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award.
Rhode Island Book Awards - Teen
This book was recognised in the Teen category by the Rhode Island Book Awards.