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Synopsis
John, a high school dropout, enlists in the Army not knowing what else to do with his life. While in the Army he meets Savannah, they fall in love and she awaits his return from the Army. After 9/11 John feels it's his duty to re-enlist. During their long separation Savannah falls in love and marries someone else.
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Is Dear John appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This is a bittersweet romance dealing with war, duty, and lost love. Contains mild romantic content and themes of heartbreak and separation due to military service.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include grief, war, and heartbreak (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will relate to the intense first love and the emotional struggle of choosing between love and duty.