His works include inexcusable, a finalist for the u. Chris lynch is the author of numerous acclaimed books for middlegrade and teen readers, including the cyberia series and the national book. Though aimed at younger readers, lynch doesnt write down, instead offering a powerful taste of war on a personal level. After all, his dad was in world war ii, and ivan grew up on stories of patton and north africa. He now teaches at lesley university in the creative writing mfa program. He holds an ma from the writing program at emerson college.
And now, as war erupts in vietnam, ivan wants nothing more than to fight for his country, just as his father did in world war ii. The best vietnam war novels yet for this age range. Casualties of war by chris lynch available from rakuten kobo. Walking wounded by chris lynch book 5 of the vietnam series. Chris lynch lynch, chris used books, rare books and new books. For example, his family watches and commentates on the news like a. Vietnam series book lot chris lynch homeschool class ar history teacher condition.
Sharpshooter 2 by chris lynch 20, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. He won the national award book finalist and printz honor award in 2005. All the sizzle, chaos, noise and scariness of war is clay in the hands of ace storyteller lynch. He doesnt ever have to leave his building to have exciting. With a little gore because it is the vietnam war, this is a worthwhile addition to chris lynchs collection, though not with the depth and literary insight as tim obriens novels. Sharpshooter vietnam, book 2 by chris lynch book cover, description, publication history. In the second installment of his vietnam war series, lynch follows 18yearold ivan bucyk, one of four friends who pledged to go to. He teaches in the lesley university creative writing mfa program, and divides his time between massachusetts and scotland. He teaches in the lesley university creative writing mfa program, and divides. Book 2 chris lynch author 20 little blue lies chris lynch author 2014 pieces chris lynch author 20 scratch and the sniffs. Ivans father and grandfather were outstanding soldiers in previous wars. Books by chris lynch authors like chris lynch what.
I found the first book of the series and after i finished i got this book second in the series. He is an army man, like his father and grandfather. Vietnam series by chris lynch goodreads share book. It is a sequel of i pledge allegiance and is in another point of view. It gives you an insight on how life was for soldiers in the vietnam war and for people at home who responded to it in different ways. Recommended for all high school and public libraries. He teaches in the lesley university creative writing mfa program, and divides his.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. And, of course, now i am curious to know what happened to. Sharpshooter by chris lynch book 2 of the vietnam series. Brothers in arms hank and theo are brothers who more. The author of the acclaimed vietnam series sets his sights on world war ii.
See the complete world war ii series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. He has protected his friends from bullies for years. Iceman, shadow boxer, gold dust, and slot machine, all. Huff one of morriss fellow sailors on the uss boston who bunked with him. Critically acclaimed author chris lynch provides an actionoriented but thoughtful view of the us navys war in the pacific. Chris lynch is a national book award finalist and the author of many highly acclaimed books for young adults, including the big game of everything, who the man, and the michael l. After finishing i pledge allegiance by chris lynch, i decided that i should check out the next book. Chris lynch positive parts read all about it this book has action and adventure so you have to get it now when ivan was going to be in the vietnam war and when he said his dad was an old veteran in the army. The story flows nicely, they are historically correct, and most important to me, lynch doesnt glorify war. Vietnam series book lot chris lynch homeschool class.
Dead in the water world war ii book 2 by chris lynch. The world war ii book series by chris lynch includes books the right fight, dead in the water, alive and kicking, and several more. Enlisting in the united states army, ivan is trained to be a sniper. He loved the guns and especially loved the moment when he was unloading the power he had been given. See all books authored by chris lynch, including i pledge allegiance, and sharpshooter, and more on. It is funny that each book, the main character is different. Find the complete vietnam book series by chris lynch. Sharpshooter vietnam, book 2 by chris lynch fantastic fiction. When four friends graduate from high school during the vietnam war, there is no doubt that ivan will enlist. Chris lynch books list of books by author chris lynch. Each individual book has some, all or none of the following. Vietnam series book 2 chris lynch author 2012 casualties of war vietnam series book 4 chris lynch author 20 freefire zone vietnam series book 3 chris. Over a million stunning new images at your fingertips.
He is the son of a wwii war hero, so he has a lot expected of him. This book contains mature content about the vietnam war. You have to be a deep thinker to read it, because it can be confusing. It isnt like the civil war, in vietnam they all look alike, north or south. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. In the second installment of his vietnam war series, lynch follows 18yearold ivan bucyk, one of four friends who pledged to go to war together once one was drafted. Dead in the water is the third chris lynch book ive read, and i have to be honest and say they have all been very good. From national book award nominee chris lynch zanes wired life is about to be unplugged. He writes books for middle school and teenage readers. Publishers weekly praise for chris lynchs vietnam series. Chris lynch is the author of numerous acclaimed books for middlegrade and teen readers, including the cyberia series and the national book award finalist inexcusable. I pledge allegiance, by chris lynch scholastic, 2011 recommended for ages 10 to 14 the first in a new series on the vietnam war for young readers, i pledge allegiance introduces us to four ordinary guys who are best friends. Zane lives a life of luxury in a completely wired world.
Chris lynch is the author of numerous acclaimed books for middlegrade and teen readers, including the vietnam and world war ii series and the national book award finalist inexcusable. Ivan goes into the marines while his friends go into different parts of the military. National book award for young peoples literature, and iceman,the right fight, shadow boxer, gold dust, and slot machine, all ala best books for young adults. He is also the author of freewill, gold dust, iceman, gypsy davy, and shadowboxer. The book i am reading is called vietnam and the author is chris lynch. Chris lynch born july 2, 1962 is an american writer of books for young people. Books by chris lynch authors like chris lynch what should i read next. After finishing the social studies, i want to check out some vietnam war books.
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