On Blood Road
On Blood Road by Steve Watkins, published by Scholastic Press in 2018, is a compelling narrative that follows the journey of a rebellious teenager named Taylor. At the age of 17, Taylor is taken by his mother to Saigon, where his father works at the United States embassy. Despite his initial boredom, Taylor sneaks out to experience the Tet celebrations, only to find himself caught in the chaos of war as he is captured by the North Vietnamese Army and taken North as a prisoner.
This edition presents a vivid exploration of Taylor’s transformation as he faces the harsh realities of war and survival. Throughout his harrowing journey, readers will witness Taylor’s struggle to adapt to a world far removed from his sheltered upbringing. The book delves into themes of conflict and resilience, providing insight into the impact of war on individuals. With 274 pages, this English-language edition invites readers to engage with a poignant story set against the backdrop of a tumultuous historical period.
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Taylor is a rebellious teenager with a habit of sneaking out to hang with his anti-war friends, so in January 1968 his mother drags him off to Saigon where his father is attached to the United States embassy; bored (and still rebellious) Taylor sneaks out of the embassy to watch the Tet celebrations, just as the war erupts all over Vietnam and there he is captured by the North Vietnamese Army and sent North as a prisoner and hostage–and during the brutal journey Taylor is forced to confront the realities of war and survival for the first time in his sheltered life.
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