Dogtag Summer

Elizabeth Partridge’s ‘Dogtag Summer follows 12-year-old Tracy, a Vietnamese-American adopted child as she embarks on a summer of exploration. She discovers her history from the war in Vietnam as memories start to come back. Tracy’s battle to discover who she is and find peace in her flesh is portrayed in the novel stunningly. It combines emotional depth with historical context to create a fascinating book that appeals to both young adults and teens.