Fallen Angels
Overview & Summary
Seventeen-year-old Richie Perry enlists in the Army hoping to earn money for college, expecting a relatively safe deployment, but instead finds himself in the middle of intense, chaotic combat during the Vietnam War, watching friends die and grappling with the war's brutal randomness and moral confusion. Walter Dean Myers's novel, drawing on his own military service, is one of the most acclaimed YA novels about the Vietnam War.
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Who This Book Is For
A great pick for High school students (Grades 9–12) studying History and Humanities. Helps students connect historical events with real human stories and broader perspectives.
Why CE Recommends This Book
A foundational Classic text. Reading canonical literature builds deep comprehension, exposes students to mature writing styles, and prepares them to write thoughtful essays and participate in classroom discussions.
