Sunrise Over Fallujah

Written by Walter Dean Myers

A young recruit faces the chaos and reality of war in Iraq.

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320 pages· 69,153 words· Est. 6.5 hour read· 780L

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Robin "Birdy" Perry, a fresh recruit from Harlem, finds himself in Iraq with the Civilian Affairs Battalion. Tasked with stabilizing the region, Birdy confronts the harsh truths of war. As Operation Iraqi Freedom unfolds, he grapples with the complexities of his mission and the stark contrast between official duties and the raw experience of conflict. Will Birdy find his purpose amidst the chaos, or will the brutal reality of war redefine him? Dive into a gripping tale of courage, uncertainty, and the search for meaning in the midst of battle.

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From Walter Dean Myers comes a powerful and timely novel about the heroics and horror of war—a gripping companion to FALLEN ANGELS.Robin “Birdy” Perry, a new army recruit from Harlem, isn’t quite sure why he joined the army, but he’s sure where he’s headed: Iraq. Birdy and the others in the Civilian Affairs Battalion are supposed to help secure and stabilize the country and successfully interact with the Iraqi people. Officially, the code name for their maneuvers is Operation Iraqi Freedom. But the young men and women in the CA unit have a simpler name for it: WAR

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