<DIV>"The best Vietnam War novels yet for this age range." - KIRKUS REVIEWS<br><br>When Rudi is drafted by the US Marine Corps, no one expects him to succeed. To everyone's surprise, however, Rudi turns out to be a very good soldier. That's because Rudi has decided to live by a simple code: He will follow orders. No matter how big or small. No matter how frightening.<br><br>But will following orders be enough to keep Rudi alive? And if he does survive the war, will his best friends even recognize him on the other side?</div>