Escape from Vietnam

April 29, 1975  In the early morning hours, Malcolm and Violet are woken by theirdad and told to pack up and be ready to leave in three minutes.Their dad works for the United States Embassy in Vietnam and theNorth Vietnamese Army, alongside Viet Cong guerrilla fighters,have attacked. The Vietnam War isn’t over.  Malcolm and Violet scramble to pack their things and rush to theembassy with their dad. There is an evacuation plan to get Americansand their allies out of the country ― as long as yourname is on the official list. The twins and their dad are on thelist, but the siblings realize their best friend Bao isn’t.Determined to help Bao and his family, Malcolm and Violet sneakout of the embassy to find their friend and convince officialsto put his family on the list. But the streets have become a battleground,and Malcolm and Violet don't have much time. If they don'tmake it back to the embassy before the last helicopter leaves,they'll be trapped behind enemy lines forever. A fast-paced historical thriller set in one of the deadliestmoments of the Vietnam war Perfect for history lovers aged 8+A fantastic introduction to the history of the Vietnam war