The Journal of Scott Pendleton Collins
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1999 · Est. 3 hour read

The Journal of Scott Pendleton Collins

Part of the My Name is America series

A young soldier's journal reveals the haunting reality of war.

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140 pages· 25,385 words· Est. 3 hour read· 810L
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Bookroo's summary

Seventeen-year-old soldier Scott faces the brutal reality of war as he lands in Normandy. With each battle, his journal becomes a lifeline, capturing fears and fleeting hopes. Will he survive the chaos, or will his words be his only legacy? As Scott fights to liberate France, his entries reveal the true cost of courage and the relentless grip of fear. Dive into his world where every day could be his last, and discover what it means to hold onto hope amidst the horrors of war.

From the publisher

Each harrowing day of battle in France convinces seventeen-year-old Scott Pendleton Collins that he may not survive. In desperation, he records his thoughts, fears, and hopes in a journal he has carried since his first days as a soldier in Basic Training at Fort Dix.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
140
Words
25,385
Reading age
10–13
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
810L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5
F&P level
~S
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
34709
Publication
Published
June 1, 1999
First published
January 1, 1999
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439050135
LCCN
99013615
OCLC
40698559

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