Airlifted. Guilty?

For a different point of view of the aftermath of war, I highly recommend All the Broken Pieces by Ann E. Burg. Seventh grader Matt Pin is the son of a Vietnamese mother and an American soldier. Two years ago Matt was airlifted out of Vietnam and adopted by a loving family in the U.S. Told in first person free verse, the reader learns that Matt is still haunted by his memories of the war, and he believes he's responsible for the horrific injuries suffered by his little brother. His new parents, Vietnam vet piano teacher, and baseball coaches all provide the unconditional support and love he needs to heal, to cope with the prejudice against him at school, and to understand that his birth mother had him airlifted because she loved him. A quick read that's powerful and moving.