Lots of swearing including f--k, f--got, s--t, and g---amn. Talk of sexual diseases and fantasies. Mentions of war violence and sequences of battle.
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Fallen Angels
(1988, Fiction - Historical Fiction, Written by Walter Myers)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
A vivid portrayal of the war in Vietnam.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Fallen Angels
Parents need to know that this book describes what it was like for American soldiers fighting in Vietnam in 1967-68. Profanity, poor grammar, and graphic violence add to the realism of the portrayals. The story builds until the soldiers and readers are caught in a vortex of war. The realism, humor, and intensity attract even reluctant readers and keep them reading.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the Vietnam War. Did you know anything about the Vietnam War before you read this book? After reading it, have you formed any opinions about the war?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Educational
Summer Reading Book for 15 and 16 Year Olds
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Heart-Wrenching Graphic Book.
In this book you will follow the young 18 year old by the name of Richard Perry. In this book you will find some racial comments and swearing and gore. You will also feel like your in the book alongside the other members: Brew, Lobel, PeeWee, Johnson, Brunner, Lieutenant Carroll, Lieutenant Gearhart, Monaco, Sergeant Donogan, Sergeant Simpson, and also encounter rookies such as Jenkins, Turner, and Lewis... This story is definitely worth the 309 pages, and you will always keep this book in mind.
- I rate this title off for age 12 and give it
Good book. Lots of swearing, but that really is the reallity of it.
This is one of my favorite books, but has tons of swearing. Still a must read for war-historical fiction lovers.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Heart Breaking Novel about the Realities of War
Walter Dean Myers at his best. Great Novel about courage under the worst circumstances. Realistic in every way.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
A Really Gripping story. One That Will Stay With You.
I read this book a while ago and it actually changed my perspective on things. like for the veterans who fought in this war and others past. and the respect that was not given for there duties. it really made me think about things. War is bad, and as much as we want it not to happen it does. the sad part is that the soldiers who fight are usually young and innocent. some may have never voted. Another thing is that others may hate the vulgar language in the novel but face the facts. when your young you use words like that. all in all this is a great book.
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| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say it's educational |
| 100% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 100% | of parents say it's too violent |
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