Price of Duty by Todd Strasser, 177 pages. Simon, 2018. $18.
Language: PG-13 (21 swears, 0 ‘f’); Mature Content: PG (one passing scatological reference); Violence: PG-13 (some blood and shooting)
BUYING ADVISORY: MS – OPTIONAL, HS - ESSENTIAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
Jake may have come home for the Middle East a war hero, but he feels like anything but. His demons haunt him night and day. His girlfriend has been faithful, but is she ready to live with a man fundamentally changed? And Jake has big decisions to make – is he willing to go AWOL and not return to that nightmare. It would devastate his grandfather, who is a very big deal in their military proud town, but it might just save his life.
There cannot be enough books that shed light on the honest costs of war. Not only is this essential to have in your library, but it should also be taught.
Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS
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