Books tagged: military families

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Soldier's Child    by Suzanne Cook
Price: Free! 730 words. Published on December 19, 2010. .

It happens everyday: a young child watches their father leave on a deployment. How do you explain to a child the importance of his job? Soldier's Child tenderly examines this question through the eyes of a child, bringing both father and child to a heart-warming conclusion.
The Flag Keeper    by Stacy Juba
Price: $1.99 USD. 2120 words. Published on March 25, 2011. .

Elizabeth may be a little bear, but she treats the American flag with big respect. After Dad leaves for a trip, Elizabeth pledges to raise the flag all by herself and create her own Independence Day. This illustrated picture book teaches children about U.S. flag etiquette through a fiction story, flag facts, activity idea, and discussion questions.
Marcus In Iraq    by Sonia Rumzi
Price: $0.99 USD. 9740 words. Published by Heart Press on August 24, 2011. .

A short story by women's fiction bestselling author Sonia Rumzi A good man can stray. A good woman can stay faithful and caring despite it all. A war separates a couple who are in love. Will she wait for his return? Will he come home to an empty house? The story of courage and love.
Small Black Boxes    by Susan C. Turner
Price: $2.99 USD. 22300 words. Published on October 7, 2011. .

Small Black Boxes is a powerful novel about life, death, and reaching beyond memories to find healing. Air Force Major Walter Pritchard is killed by enemy fire in Kandahar. As his family copes with his loss, his belongings arrive home in twelve black boxes. His daughter Leah discovers cherished items that recall memories of her father's life.
Cuddles Goes To Iraq    by Cirra Turpin
Price: Free! 910 words. Published on January 11, 2012. .

This is an ideal book for children with a loved one serving in the military. The book tells the story of a Teddy Bear named Cuddles who travels to Iraq in search of his soldier. It tells of his journey to Iraq, the people he meets, and of the reunion with his soldier. He then brings back all of the love from the soldier to the child waiting back home.
Private Battles: Military Families' Strengths and Struggles in a Time of War    by The Dallas Morning News
Price: $2.99 USD. 14890 words. Published on February 15, 2012. .

During the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan -- the longest U.S. combat operations since the Vietnam War -- military families have been struggling through a relentless cycle of crisis and stress. Many suffer their own wounds of war: Depression. Anxiety. Divorce. Suicide. “Private Battles” tells the stories of real families and how they survive these hard times.
On Heroes' Wings - An American Tale of Patriotism, Courage, and Pride    by KT Morrissey
Price: $4.99 USD. 16200 words. Published on March 16, 2012. .

ON HEROES' WINGS is a tale of patriotism and courage that focuses on a family of Bald Eagles and a nine year old son of a US military soldier. The youngest of the eagles and the young boy both must learn what it means to be patriotic, courageous, and to take pride in the land they love. Rediscover American patriotism, or watch as it blooms anew, with this exciting new American classic.
Six Degrees of Lost    by Linda Benson
Price: $4.99 USD. 68660 words. Published by Musa Publishing  on June 12, 2012. .

Sometimes you have to take a journey to find out where you really belong.Thirteen-year-old Olive is uprooted from sunny California and dumped in Washington State like a stray. Fourteen-year-old David’s future is already carved in stone.When a runaway dog is almost hit by a car, the search for its owner leads Olive and David, two kids from entirely different backgrounds, to an unlikely bond.
Heart of a Military Woman    by Sheryl Roush
Price: $4.99 USD. 86460 words. Published on August 29, 2012. .

Stories and Tributes to Those Who Serve Our Country Heart of a Military Woman is a keepsake collection of true short stories, touching tributes and emotive poems, celebrating our active and retired service members. Historic, nostalgic and some quite recent, these are written by military members, their families and loved ones, sharing sentiments and pride as only they can.