When I Was a Soldier
by Zenatti, Valerie
ALA Best Book for Young AdultsMildred Batchelder Award/Honor BookALA Notable/Best BooksIsraelMisc./Other WarsGrowing UpU.S.Coop. Children's Book Center
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AR Book Level
6.4
AR Points
9
Word Count
53,187
Interest Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
86149 EN
About this book
Valérie begins her story as she finishes her exams, breaks up with her boyfriend, and leaves for service with the Israeli army. Nothing has prepared her for the strict routines, grueling marches, poor food, and lack of sleep and privacy.
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