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In the chaotic aftermath of the Vietnamese War, children’s hero Vithy must navigate hostile jungle terrain and shifting social dynamics. Overcoming his own doubts, he embarks on a perilous mission to rescue his older brother from the turmoil that surrounds them.
First publish date: May 20, 1985
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Allan Baillie
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