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War

THE DROWNED CITIES

The Drowned Cities
Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Bacigalupi
Author's First Name: 
Paolo
Publisher: 
Little, Brown
Publication Date: 
2012

A boy, girl, and fierce half-man struggle against child soldiers in this companion to Shipbreaker featuring political chaos and the repercussions of global warming. Their hellish war-torn jungle surrounds former Washington, DC.

THE THINGS A BROTHER KNOWS

Things a Brother Knows
Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Reinhardt
Author's First Name: 
Dana
Publisher: 
Wendy Lamb
Publication Date: 
2010

Levi's older brother Boaz returns after service overseas as a Marine.  Since Boaz has become withdrawn and secretive, Levi attempts to reconnect with him as they begin a puzzling journey together.

WAR IN THE MIDDLE EAST, A REPORTER'S STORY: BLACK SEPTEMBER AND THE YOM KIPPUR WAR

Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Hampton
Author's First Name: 
Wilborn
Publisher: 
Candlewick
Publication Date: 
2007

A reporter provides vivid descriptions of his experiences covering Black September and the Yom Kippur War in 1973 for a U.S. wire service. His timely insights guide readers through the continuing conflicts in the Middle East.

GHOSTS OF WAR: MY TOUR OF DUTY

Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Smithson
Author's First Name: 
Ryan
Publisher: 
Collins
Publication Date: 
2009

A teen Army reservist examines his thoughts and experiences during basic training and his tour of duty in Iraq after 9/11. A powerful autobiography contrasting a war’s boredom with its terrors.

LEVIATHAN

Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Westerfeld
Author's First Name: 
Scott
Publisher: 
Simon Pulse
Publication Date: 
2009

Two teens find themselves in the heat of battle as World War I is recreated as a struggle between the Clankers, an army relying on incredible war machines, and the Darwinists, who employ fantastic creatures. This exciting, adventure story is brought vividly to life by Thompson’s illustrations.

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