Sunrise over Fallujah by Walter Dean Myers

Robin’s letters to his uncle Richie Perry, hero of Fallen Angels, reflect the fearand horror alternating with boredom of his war experiences as a young soldier in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Questions as to who and why they are fighting are interspersed with gripping action scenes.  Trust if formed within Robin’s unit, notably gunner Marla and guitarist Jonsey.  Readers will feel like they know these  characters and care about their victories and defeats.