a lot better than the first one, in my opinion. This story is about 3 kids in a band called Ghosts of War. Anderson and his friends to solve the mystery of how he died.This is a book for young adults interested in learning about the Vietnam War.It is a book that gets you hooked.Great book for information about the Vietnam War. Great series for boys around 4th grade and higher. Start by marking “Lost at Khe Sanh (Ghosts of War, #2)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. 20th century. Be the first to ask a question about Lost at Khe Sanh. I also enjoyed it because the humans mis-judged the ghost character and in the end they realized he was a nice ghost. I think it was because I got caught up with reading something and never came back.:(. Is he here for their help - or for something more sinister? This time Anderson discovers an old grenade with a strange message scratched into it. They all go on an adventure when Anderson opens a old military trunk that takes them on a whole adventure. This time Anderson discovers an old grenade with a strange message scratched into it. I hope a lot of kids read these. TM ® & © 2016 Scholastic Inc. All Rights Reserved. The main reason I give this book 5 stars out of 5 stars is because it has so much action. I also liked book because I like the library. It is a nice book to read because they have real facts in the book such as mentioning Agent Orange that was used in the Vietnam War. 'Lost at Khe Sanh' does the very important job of bringing some of the events of the Viet Nam war to teens who haven't even heard of it before. His friends Greg and Julie warn him to stay away from it, but he can't help himself. But an old grenade is dangerous... especially when the ghost of a soldier appears, claiming that it's his lucky grenade from during his service in the Vietnam War. This is a clever way of introducing the Vietnam War to tween readers. I liked book 1 better. History comes alive--with ghosts! I would totally recommend reading this book. They discover that the 77-day Battle of Khe Sanh, fought in 1968, was one of the most pivotal – and controversial – battles of the Vietnam War. History comes alive -- with ghosts! A perfect book for middle school kids who want to read a ghost story and learn some history in the process. Anderson finds himself drawn to the old trunk of military relics in the basement of his family's junk shop again. U.S Marines was going into an Operation that was actually settled as a Trap, the NVA Trapped Soldiers during the operation of Khe Sanh. Anderson was Told about the story that really happened during the War. This series of books is very good! . Welcome back. Anderson is in 6th grade and he found a grenade. This second book in the series brings Anderson, Julie and Greg back together as they try to learn to play music together as a band. by Scholastic Paperbacks. I have enjoyed both books of the series so far. His friends Greg and Julie warn him to stay away from it, but he can't help himself. This time Anderson finds a cool old grenade that … The story was about a man called Zorn miller who served for the army had been lost during the battle of khe sanh.Anderson’s friends were looking more to find who was zorn miller and his friend fish. The ghost, who is quickly losing both his memory and his power to appear, can only be of minimal help to them. This time Anderson discovers an old grenade with a strange message scratched into it. This time Anderson discovers an old grenade with a strange message scratched into it. His friends Greg and Julie warn him to stay away from it, but he can't help himself. I like the fantasy/mystery of the book mixed with military history. In this one the ghost is a Vietnam War ghost. They research the war – especially the battle at Khe Sanh, the soldier’s last battle. . Anderson finds himself drawn to the old trunk full of military relics in the basement of his family's junkshop. But an old grenade is dangerous... especially when the ghost of a soldier appears, claimin. especially when the ghost of a soldier appears, claiming that it's his lucky grenade from during his service in the Vietnam War. This is a great book. As this strange summer of staying put winds down, one thing remains truer than ever: Books offer us endless adventure and new horizons to... Anderson finds himself drawn to the old trunk of military relics in the basement of his family's junk shop again. Anderson finds himself drawn to the old trunk of military relics in the basement of his family's junk shop again. I really loved the book in fact I still have the book at home.If you are wondering why I did not steal it I bought it at a book fair. Steve Watkins is the author of Down Sand Mountain, a young adult novel published in October 2008 by Candlewick Press. Another young adult novel, Goat Girl, is scheduled for publication by Candlewick Press in spring 2011. My students enjoy the series and were excited when I share that I had finished this book. March 31st 2015 This weekend i read “ghosts of war lost at khe sanh”by steve watkins. I liked this book because I like bands. Well done. Like in the first book Anderson and his friends have to solve another mistor but this time for a ghost that was lost in vietnaim. They first find a gurnade that was in his uncles store basment were they use for band practice. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. His friends Greg and Julie warn him to stay away from it, but he can't help himself. Fiction Anderson finds himself drawn to the old trunk of military relics in the basement of his family's junk shop again. Goodreads Members Suggest: 32 ‘Vacation’ Reads. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published This book is for people wanting to know more about the Vietnam war ;). He makes it easy to identify with the kids, and then introduces veterans' experiences through different and surprising means while simultaneously providing historical data. The grenade belonged to a Vietnam soldier named Zorn Miller. What does this ghost want from Anderson, Greg, and Julie? Every other page I turn a big action seen is happening. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. His friends Greg and Julie warn him to stay away from it... see all Other Books in … They are Julie, Greg, and Anderson. Then he apires into Anderson room and then it is a new mistery to solve. Whether it is a military fighting seen or trying to escape monsters. Refresh and try again. Mild bickering is tossed away though as another ghostly article appears, and a new history mystery brings the trio back together as sleuths. The book that I just read for the past 15 days is about the Vietnam war that had been settled in Khe Sanh. Anderson finds himself drawn to the old trunk of military relics in the basement of his family's junk shop again. I would say this book is better than the first book in the series, there are no loose ends and if there are any it ties up quickly with a great explanation. The book Lost at Khe Sanh by Steve Watkins is an amazing book. I will most definitely finish up the series. To see what your friends thought of this book. I learned a lot about the Vietnam war from this book. His friends Greg and Julie warn him to stay away from it, but he can't help himself. They meet a ghost they decide to call Z. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Then a ghost appeared in Anderson's bedroom at night. This is a great book if you like reading about wars and spooky stuff. We’d love your help. They are trying to solve the mystery of the ghost or he will never be able to go to Heaven. It's so very hard to explain to kids wartime experiences, and I believe the author does so very well. It talks about these three friends named Anderson, Julie, and Greg. But an old grenade is dangerous . It's a race against time as the friends work to solve the mystery. I learned a lot about the war.