A discussion guide to the journal of patrick seamus flaherty, united states marine. Although the book was released in 1997, the author does a very good job in making it feel like it was actually written in 1968. United states marine corps by ellen emerson white online at alibris. Why was patrick asked to pretend that his sister, molly, might read his journal someday. Selected poems, 19661987 by seamus heaney dec 1991 seamus heaney by helen vendler nov 15, 1998 my name is america. My name is america journal of patrick seamus flaherty, by ellen emerson new. The journal of patrick seamus flaherty, united states marine corps 2002. A dear america book, the journal of patrick seamus flaherty. The journal of patrick seamus flaherty, united states marine corps, khe sanh, vietnam, 1968 by ellen emerson white june 2012 on enemy soil. Patrick seamus flaherty 1968 appearance young, 18 years old football player build brunette large stature character traits confident in his abilities from boston middle child proud to be a marine. The journal of patrick seamus flaherty discussion guide. Historical fiction project dear america casey gossman october 2012 character chart.
I love this book great war scenes and really good action. Into no mans land, is a journal about the experience of a young american soldier, patrick seamus flaherty, who goes to war in vietnam to fight for his country. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. The journal of patrick seamus flaherty book by ellen emerson. The journal of patrick seamus flaherty, united states marine corps ellen emerson white the journal of patrick seamus flaherty. The journal of patrick seamus flaherty, united states marine corps. Dust bowl migrant, oklahoma to california, 1935 by william durbin april 2002. The journal of patrick seamus flaherty questions name. The journal is rather realistic and candid at times without being vulgar. As the marine writes in his journal about his experiences as a soldier, fighting an enemy he cant see, his siter seeks peace. Vietnam, 1968 by ellen emerson white in the my name is america series. Southeast asia is a far cry from patricks boston roots.
All of the guys in patricks platoon have nicknames. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. A world war ii soldier, normandy, france, 1944 my name is america. An eighteenyearold marine records in his journal his experiences in vietnam during the siege of khe sanh, 19671968. The book was written by ellen emerson white, author the books companion, where have all the flowers gone. A discussion guide to the journal of patrick seamus flaherty, united states marine corps, khe sanh, vietnam, 1968 by ellen emerson white in the my name is america series. United states marine corps khe sanh, vietnam, 1968 ellen emerson white historical fiction ages 12 and up scholastic, 2002, 0439148901 for many, what happened in vietnam is too painful to be talked or read about. The journal of patrick seamus flaherty book trailer my name is america by matt pr. This journal isnt as graphic as you would expect in war. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The journal of patrick seamus flaherty, united states marine corps white, ellen emerson on. The journal of patrick seamus flaherty book trailer my. The book was first published in june 2002 and republished as into no mans land in june 2012. An agonizing dilemma plagues these brothersister diarists.
Scared but brave, patrick must deal with all of the dangers and emotions of life in a war zone. The journal of patrick seamus flaherty book by ellen. A united states marine corps, khe sanh, vietnam, 1968 my name is america view larger image. The journal of patrick seamus flaherty, united states marine corps white, ellen emerson isbn 0439148901 126 copies separate into no mans land, the journal of patrick seamus flaherty, united. The journal of patrick seamus flaherty, united states marine corps ellen emerson white published by scholastic inc. Includes a history of vietnam, war timeline, glossary, and related military.
Into no mans land by ellen emerson white overdrive. A united states marine corps, khe sanh,vietnam,1968 is my new favorite my name is america book. The journal of patrick seamus flaherty, united states marine corps is a book in my name is america. All of the guys in patrick s platoon have nicknames. The journal of patrick seamus flaherty the journal of patrick seamus flaherty, united states marine corps, khe sanh, vietnam, 1968. The journal of patrick seamus flaherty, is on of the many stories in the ever so popular, my name is america series.
The journal of patrick seamus flaherty, united states marine corps book. Each book is written in the form of a journal of a fictional young mans life. United states marine corps, khe sanh, vietnam, 1968 my name is america as want to read. Includes a history of vietnam, war timeline, glossary, and related military information. Into no mans land the journal of patrick seamus flaherty, united states marine corps, khe sanh, vietnam, 1968 my name is america by ellen emerson white. A united states marine corps, khe sanh,vietnam,1968 my name is america white, ellen emerson isbn 0439148901 142 copies separate my name is america. United states marine corps, khe sanh, vietnam, 1968 by ellen white is just one of the great books in the my name series. From the us, patrick is sent to base in south vietnam were he gets his gear, however, he is soon put on a helicopter on his way to hill 8815. A united states marine corps, khe sanh, vietnam, 1968 my name is america. The journal of patrick seamus flaherty discover the best price for the journal of patrick seamus flaherty and buy it from ebay, amazon, walmart, kmart and many other retailers. My name is america is a series of historical novels for older boys published by scholastic press.
United states marine corps, khe sanh, vietnam, 1968, my name is america. The journal of patrick seamus flaherty, united states marine corps hardcover june 1, 2002. Ellen emerson white an eighteenyearold marine records his experiences in vietnam during the siege of khe sanh, 19671968. A united states marine corps, khe sanh,vietnam,1968 at. In these gripping installments of dear america and my name is america, ellen emerson white captures the unique time period when america was at war. In these gripping installments of dear america and my name is america, ellen emerson white captures the unique time period when america was at war both in a faroff place, and at home where adults and children alike marched in the streets for peace and freedo. In these gripping installments of dear america and my name is america, ellen emerson.
Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles. Seamus heaneys regions by richard rankin russell jun 30, 2014 seamus heaney. United states marine corps khe sanh, vietnam, 1968ellen emerson white historical fiction ages 12 and up. Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide white, ellen emerson, the journal of patrick seamus flaherty, united states marine corps. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Last week i covered one of two companion books on the vietnam warthis week is the male counterpart. My name is america the journal of patrick seamus flaherty. Patrick seamus flaherty is a war veteran who fought in vietnam with his friends bebop, shadow, hollywood, etc. This book shows how boys entered the vietnam war, but either died, or went home as men.
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Right out of high school in 1967, patrick seamus flaherty joins the marines to fight in vietnam. Emerson america journal is my patrick of ellen name flaherty, seamus by new by flaherty, of journal america new my is seamus name ellen emerson patrick. She is at home in america, far away from her brothers war zone, fighting for peace. They all died except for patrick, the professor, rotgut, and some newbies. The journal of patrick seamus flaherty, united states marine corps by ellen. This is the harrowing journal of an american marine fighting in vietnam. Books similar to the journal of patrick seamus flaherty. The story of patrick seamus flaherty, was a perfect follow up to war is. If you like stories of the men and women who have fought in war then this great book is for you.
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