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The bloggers have been very kind to War and Watermelon. Here's a sampling. You can access the full reviews and many more at
tlcbooktours.com/2011/04/rich-wallace
There's a Book:
War & Watermelon is much more than a story about a boy going off to middle school to play football, it’s about relationships and the ability to cope with change that inevitably comes to us all. A wonderful story that will not only have you laughing hysterically, but also hoping for the very best for this young boy and his family.
A Real Librarian:
War and Watermelon by Rich Wallace is a fantastic novel about Brody, a young teenager in 1969. The setting is an amazing time.
Cafe of Dreams Book Review:
As I finished War & Watermelon, I closed the book with a huge smile on my face. I commend Rich Wallace for his excellent writing and for bringing this time period so vividly to life. An excellent read for young adults as well as any age. The story does center on a twelve-year-old boy, however girls will be able to fall in love with the story just as much as a boy. The perfect summer read!
Jenn's Bookshelves:
A completely honest and engaging look at a critical part of our nation’s history. Don’t let the subject matter cause you to believe this is a dark and depressing book; since we are experiencing it through a teen boy there is a great deal of levity and humor.
Book Reviews by Molly:
I truly think that any young reader would love this book. It's a fast paced, easy read. Recommended for a day at the beach or poolside, definitely. It's 5 star worthy and gives a lesson in a not-so-easy-world life and the raging Vietnam war, while still being funny and engaging for those young minds.
Savvy Verse and Wit:
Wallace creates a childlike innocence in Brody that becomes marred by his brother Ryan’s unwillingness to take action — to decide between college and the draft. Their father continues to insult Ryan’s indecision, pushing him to apply to college, and while Brody may agree with his father that Ryan needs to act to avoid going to war, he also agrees with his brother that he should not be forced into making a decision he’s not ready to make.
Well Read Wife:
One of the many highlights of War & Watermelon is the time period in which it takes place. Readers will enjoy learning about a time that must seem mysterious to the youth of today. The Woodstock scene is wonderful. I so enjoyed viewing Joan Baez singing onstage through the eyes of an awestruck young man on the verge of being a teenager. I think this book would be a wonderful teaching supplement for a unit on the Vietnam War.
Girlichef:
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and have passed it on to my junior high-age son.
Shooting Stars Mag:
Wallace did a great job making you feel like it really was 1969. He made you fear the war, love the music and experiences that go with it...the world definitely came alive in an unobtrusive way.
tlcbooktours.com/2011/04/rich-wallace
There's a Book:
War & Watermelon is much more than a story about a boy going off to middle school to play football, it’s about relationships and the ability to cope with change that inevitably comes to us all. A wonderful story that will not only have you laughing hysterically, but also hoping for the very best for this young boy and his family.
A Real Librarian:
War and Watermelon by Rich Wallace is a fantastic novel about Brody, a young teenager in 1969. The setting is an amazing time.
Cafe of Dreams Book Review:
As I finished War & Watermelon, I closed the book with a huge smile on my face. I commend Rich Wallace for his excellent writing and for bringing this time period so vividly to life. An excellent read for young adults as well as any age. The story does center on a twelve-year-old boy, however girls will be able to fall in love with the story just as much as a boy. The perfect summer read!
Jenn's Bookshelves:
A completely honest and engaging look at a critical part of our nation’s history. Don’t let the subject matter cause you to believe this is a dark and depressing book; since we are experiencing it through a teen boy there is a great deal of levity and humor.
Book Reviews by Molly:
I truly think that any young reader would love this book. It's a fast paced, easy read. Recommended for a day at the beach or poolside, definitely. It's 5 star worthy and gives a lesson in a not-so-easy-world life and the raging Vietnam war, while still being funny and engaging for those young minds.
Savvy Verse and Wit:
Wallace creates a childlike innocence in Brody that becomes marred by his brother Ryan’s unwillingness to take action — to decide between college and the draft. Their father continues to insult Ryan’s indecision, pushing him to apply to college, and while Brody may agree with his father that Ryan needs to act to avoid going to war, he also agrees with his brother that he should not be forced into making a decision he’s not ready to make.
Well Read Wife:
One of the many highlights of War & Watermelon is the time period in which it takes place. Readers will enjoy learning about a time that must seem mysterious to the youth of today. The Woodstock scene is wonderful. I so enjoyed viewing Joan Baez singing onstage through the eyes of an awestruck young man on the verge of being a teenager. I think this book would be a wonderful teaching supplement for a unit on the Vietnam War.
Girlichef:
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and have passed it on to my junior high-age son.
Shooting Stars Mag:
Wallace did a great job making you feel like it really was 1969. He made you fear the war, love the music and experiences that go with it...the world definitely came alive in an unobtrusive way.
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