A Long Way Home

In Nancy Price Graff's "A Long Way Home," twelve-year-old Riley finds his world turned upside down after moving to his mother's quiet hometown in Vermont. The story follows Riley as he navigates the challenges of a new environment while confronting profound questions about war and what it truly means to be a hero. His perspective is shaped by an encounter with a man who refused to fight in Vietnam and a significant discovery about his own family's past. This chapter book encourages young readers to think critically about history, personal values, and the complexities of human choices. It's suitable for children aged 4-11, offering a thoughtful narrative for independent reading or family discussion.

After moving to his mother's small hometown in Vermont, twelve-year-old Riley must reconsider his feelings about war and heroes when he meets a man who refused to fight in Vietnam and makes a discovery about one of his own relatives.