While The Knock, a true-life memoir, focuses on the 1960's in Vietnam, its story is relatable to a conflict of any era. The information in this story can be used to open a discussion of the ways in which families come together during a time of war. This will help your child understand the emotional toll these families are experiencing right now and how they will heal in the future.
"This guidance could help children feel safe to express their feelings and work through any emotional difficulties caused by missing the absent military parent or fearing for their life." -Kate Robinson, US Review of Books, Recommended
The book is available as an early reader Level 1(ages 6-8) or middle school reader Level 2 (ages 9-12) and are written as a memoir describing a difficult time in the author's life.
Grab your copy today. A great gift for military kids, Memorial Day, Veterans Day or any day we want to understand what it is like to be separated from a loved one serving in the military.