Books like Park's quest by Katherine Paterson
When Park, a 12‑year‑old, goes to his grandfather’s farm in Virginia, he expects only a quiet summer. Instead he discovers startling family secrets tied to his father’s service in the Vietnam War. Alongside stories of farm life, Park learns about his Vietnamese heritage and the quiet resilience of families who have lost loved ones to conflict.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Katherine Paterson
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