That being said if you like books that take forever to get some action this is not the book for you. Battle dress by amy efaw overdrive rakuten overdrive. However, the book offers a very moving journey and an insight into the dramatic events in one teens life. Based on the authors own experiences as a cadet at the exclusive united states military academy at west point, battle dress is the brutally honest tale of seventeenyearold andi davis, who views her acceptance at west point as a chance to escape her dysfunctional family and prove to herself that she has what it takes to survive the beast, insider terminology for basic training. Battle dress ebook by amy efaw 9781101478004 rakuten kobo. The book battle dress by amy efaw is not only a truly inspiring story, but it is also true. Amy efaw is a former army officer and freelance journalist. Battle dress was also written in the point of view and voice of a teenage girl.
Battle dress by amy efaw, 2000, harpercollins edition, in english 1st ed. Battle dress by amy efaw scholastic books for kids. I read amy efaws novel, after, a few weeks ago and was curious about her earlier books. If you could meet any character from your book, who would you. One day she makes a bad mistake that changes her life forever. Andi davis is looking for an escape from her disorganized, dysfunctio. In the beginning of this novel andi and her dysfunctional family take a road trip from indiana to west point, virginia. The main character andrea andi davis is a tough, wellbuilt character throughout the novel.
She is also the author of the highly rated battle dress nov 4, 2003. Selfconfidence, military education, juvenile fiction, united states military academy, fiction, interpersonal relations, united states military academy juvenile fiction. Forget your preconceptions about west pointefaw doesnt shy away from its rough parts, but also shows you that its an amazing place for the right person. Battle dress by efaw, amy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I want to download it on my ipod but i forgot what its called its about a girl who graduated highschool and wants to join the army and has a pretty messed up family. Then its her story about her struggle to get through it.
The last page is probably the best part of this book. What marine recruits go through in boot camp earning the title making marines on parris island duration. Amy efaw main characters devon davenport jennifer davenport dom life changes quotes devon is an all star soccer player, straight a student, and on the honor roll. I used to have a book and gave it to my cousin to help her out with things. Download and read online for free battle dress by amy efaw. Written by amy efaw, a 1989 west point grad, the novel gives an exclusive look into what its like to be a girl at this often emotionally and physically challenging college. Penguin books ltd, 80 strand, london wc2r 0rl, england penguin ireland, 25 st stephens.
But all that changes when the police find devon home sick from school as they investigate the case of an abandoned baby. It is more than just a great novel that will pass the time. It is a novel that will not only inspire you, but will also challenge you to ask questions about your own character. A hidden teen pregnancy, an unthinkable crime the protagonist of after, amy efaws new novel for young adults, is a 15yearold straighta student. Battle dress by amy efaw at the best online ebook storage. Amy efaw gives us a realistic and entertaining picture of a young womans life at. Battle dress is the brutally honest tale of seventeenyearold andi. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines. Andi davis is looking for an escape from her disorganized, dysfunctional home. She has managed to self motivate and excel at sports and school despite absent parents. Battle dress by buster, gun and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Before that morning, these were the words most often used to describe straighta student and star soccer player devon davenport.
It chronicled the experience of a 17 year old in her first months at west point. Fiction as a newly arrived freshman at west point, seventeenyearold andi finds herself gaining both confidence and selfesteem as. If you had ever dreamt of attending the united states military academy at west point, you ought to read amy efaws novel battle dress. And now devon is being charged with attempted murder. Battle dress by amy efaw between a rock and a hard place by aron ralston bible stories exodus call of the wild by jack london enders game by orson scott card johnny tremain by esther forbes life as we knew it by susan beth pfeffer mississippi trial, 1955 by chris crowe greek myths the mighty by rodman philbrick roll of thunder, hear my cry by. Fort collins teen smashes the 40 book challenge poudre. As her nononsense lawyer pushes for answers, readers experience gripping flashbacks alongside devon. After, a wonderful book by amy efaw, changed some of my views on life.
Js author amy efaw, a reallife graduate of west point, has written a gripping novel about 17yearold andi davis, who leaves her abusive and dysfunctional family and flees to the. Library of congress cataloginginpublication data efaw, amy battle dress amy efaw cm. Internal conflicts conclusion i really enjoyed this book. Battle dress by gun buster abebooks shop for books. By the time i closed the book, i wish it wasnt finished. Before even glancing at chapter one of battle dress, amy efaws sharply observed novel about the six weeks of new cadet basic training at west point a ritual. Fort collins teen smashes the 40 book challenge poudre river. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or. As a newly arrived freshman at west point, seventeenyearold andi finds herself gaining both confidence and selfesteem as she struggles to get through the grueling six weeks of training for new cadets known as the beast.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read battle dress. Based on the authoros own experiences as a cadet at the exclusive united states military academy at west point, battle dress is the brutally honest. Amy efaws book after is thought provoking tale of innocent teenage sex spiraling into a tragedy with a complicated outcome. Full supports all version of your device, includes pdf, epub and kindle version. She grew up in chicago and attended the united states military academy at west point. Battle dress by amy efaw meet your next favorite book. Based on the authoros own experiences as a cadet at the exclusive united states military academy at west point, battle dress is the brutally honest tale of. Read online and download as many books as you like for personal use. I found battle dress to be both motivating and good recreational reading, although i had to put the book down after the first two chapters because i was exhausted.
The story is very different from that of efaws first novel, battle dress, which was based on the authors experiences as a west point cadet. Efaw is a quality story teller with the ability to place the reader in the scene. I read amy efaw s novel, after, a few weeks ago and was curious about her earlier books. I believe one drawback was that the plot was not super exciting and neither were the characters. There are many stories about girls who have done this sort of thing. I consider myself an avid reader, and ive read many teen books. Devon davenport is a teenager on track to being a sucessful adult.
So without further ado, lucid conspiracy presents amy efaw, ladies and. Efaw captures devons mortification, denial and despair, shifting fluidly between her present experiences in a juvenile jail and the terrifying night a baby inexplicably arrived. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Signup for the bookworm, our free newsletter featuring quotes, newly added books, recommendations and more. It is a novel that will not only inspire you, but will also challenge you to. Harmony library featured a display of ashleys project and the books she recommends. Read battle dress by amy efaw online free full book.