Jungle Scout: A Vietnam War Story

by Tim Hoppey, Ramon Espinoza (Illustrator)

Sixteen-year-old Lam Hung was once a member of the Viet Cong. Now he's a Kit Carson Scout for U.S. Marines, ordered to steer the troops safely around explosive land mines and deadly booby traps. One mistake could mean their lives. Lam's most difficult task could be getting the platoon to trust him, a former enemy.

Genres: Historical Fiction

56 pages, Library Binding

First published August 1, 2008

Reviews

[Mrs. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jungle Scout A Vietnam War Story is a perfect (boy) book for beginning readers. This book falls into the category of historical fiction and is a blend of text with illustrations and graphic novel . (Flash Novel) Follow 16 year old Lam Hung as he joins the Kit Carson Scouts for U.S. Marines to help the US soldiers in the jungle of Vietnam. The back of the book contains a glossary, internet sites and more information about the Vietnam War.

[Daniel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this to be a very good take on the life of a U.S. Marine during the Vietnam War. Granted, they couldn't show all the blood and violence, since it is a children's book. This chapter book incorporated some comic strips, so that made it different to me.

[Matthew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not bad for, say, a fourth or fifth grade reader.

[Jack Young]

good and quick.