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Finalist for the National Book Award,
The Yellow Birds is a gripping story about two young soldiers trying to survive in Iraq.
Summary:
The war tries to kill us in the spring. So begins this poignant story about friendship and loss.
In Al Tafar, Iraq, 21-year-old Private Bartle and 18-year-old Private Murphy fight to survive during a bloody battle. Since basic training, they have been inseparable; Bartle promised Murphy to bring him home safely. Together, they face a war for which they were not prepared.
They protect each other from threats of insurgents, physical exhaustion, and mental strain. As reality fades, Murphy becomes increasingly alienated from the world, and Bartle makes surprising decisions.
Themes and language level:
The book offers deep insight into the effects of war on soldiers and their families.
The Yellow Birds is suitable for readers at language level C1-C2 and can be used for education, self-study, and work-related purposes.
Reliable delivery:
Intertaal is your reliable supplier with fast delivery, so you can have this impressive book in your hands quickly.
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