"From a distance, Michael and Joleen Zarkades seem to have it all: a solid marriage, two exciting careers, and children they adore. But after twelve years together, the couple has lost their way; they are unhappy and edging toward divorce. Then the Iraq war starts. An unexpected deployment will tear their already fragile family apart, sending one of them deep into harm's way and leaving the other at home, waiting for news. When the worst happens,...

Twelve-year-old Cooper Vega and his military family has moved so often that he is used to new schoolmates not knowing his name, but at the moment he has a bigger problem--his new phone is haunted by the ghost of Roderick Northrop, a boy from the sixteenth-century, who needs his help to finish a quest, which is somehow tied up in the Stratford Middle School production of Romeo and Juliet.

When Justin's older brother, Kyle, is killed in Afghanistan, Justin can't believe that his brother is really gone. Except there's one thing that Kyle left behind. Max is a highly trained military canine who has always protected his fellow soldiers. But when he loses his handler and best friend, Kyle, Max is traumatized and unable to remain in the service. He is sent home to America, where the only human he connects with is Justin, and he is soon adopted...

Highlights the worries and bravery of the families of military personnel who must be away from home for a period of time. Includes a map, color photographs, resources for further information, and tips for families and caregivers.

Discusses how student service learning, in which classroom instruction is combined with community service, can be used to improve the lives of veterans and military families. Includes a guide to getting projects started, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

From the bestselling author of The Personal Assistant comes a riveting exploration of grief and guilt in the wake of one family's shocking loss.
When former DC journalist Abigail Wolff attempts to rehabilitate her career, she finds herself at the heart of a shocking conspiracy involving the death of a soldier in Afghanistan. This loss has unspeakable emotional consequences for the family and as news of what happened comes to light,...

Explains what it is like to have a parent whose job is in the military and the difficulties kids may face when their parent is deployed. Offers tips for what they can do to make the separation from their parent easier to manage. Includes a glossary and resources for further reading.

Looks at military families.

Contains a collection of articles that offer various perspectives on topics that relate to United States military families.

Twelve-year-old best friends and relatives, Julia and Eliza are happy to spend the summer together while Julia's mother is serving in the National Guard in Iraq but when they meet a neighborhood boy, their close relationship begins to change.