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Fallen angels

Fallen angels

Historical FictionMilitary
Pages
309
Published
1988
Language
English

Synopsis

Richie Perry, a seventeen-year-old fresh out of Harlem high school, enlists in the Army in the summer of 1967. He soon finds himself in Vietnam, facing a devastating year of active duty. This story follows Richie as he navigates the brutal realities of war, far from home and everything he knows.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

SadGrittyEmotional
Coming of AgeSurvivalFish Out of Water

Genres

Historical Fiction Military Young Adult

About the author

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Walter Dean Myers

Walter Dean Myers was a celebrated author whose work often explored the experiences of young people. He is known for his contributions to educational literature, including the Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes series.

Characters

Richie PerryProtagonist
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