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Living On A Military Base

An eleven year old Air Force dependent tells an adventurous story of what life is like on a military base, explaining how similar but different it is to live on an Air Force base vs. being a civilian.

He lives on Kadena Air Base in Okinawa.



46 pages
Reading Age: 10-12 years

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What Readers Are Saying:
  • My grandchildren loved this book as they are a military family.  The book was very well written.  My grandchildren ate 11 to 1 1/2.  They enjoyed the book very much.  If you have a military family or if you do not, this is a wonderful children's book.  ​~ Anna Anderson

  • ​Interesting things I did not know before.  It was interesting to read about a "different world" and not just to read but to see it in pictures, too.  ~Inga Purina

  • This author shares what it’s like to live overseas as a kid, while Mom/Dad serve in the military. It’s very informative from the perspective of an 11 year old boy. ~ Beth Robins

 

  • Living on a Military Base by Mark McCraw is a thoughtful and engaging children’s book that gives readers a meaningful look at military family life. It helps children better understand the unique experiences, challenges, and sense of community that come with living on a base. Well-written and relatable, this is a wonderful book for military families and for anyone wanting to learn more about their world. ~ Judy Watters

  • This book reminds me of being a military dependent and would be a great book for a child who is going to live abroad with their military family for the first time. ~ Michelle Walters

  • ​A Front-Row Pass to Military Life
    I loved seeing military life through the eyes of an adventurous eleven-year-old. This book is fun, informative.  ~Angel France

  • “Living on a Military Base” offers a perspective that many readers may never have experienced firsthand. Written from the viewpoint of a military child, the book does a good job explaining both the similarities and differences between life on a military base and life off base.
    I especially appreciated how the author shares personal experiences in a way that is easy for young readers to understand. The book provides insight into military family life while helping build appreciation for the sacrifices and experiences of those who serve and their families.
    A worthwhile read for children, families, educators, and anyone curious about military life through a child’s eyes.  ~Mark "The Be Great Guy" Papadas

  • Living on a Military Base offers a relatable and insightful perspective on military community life. Mark McGraw captures both the unique challenges and strong sense of connection that come with military living. As someone connected to the military world, I especially appreciated the authenticity throughout the book. A meaningful and informative read for both military and civilian families.  ~Jodi Martin

  • Military Living From a Child’s Perspective – This book reminds me of being a military dependent and would be a great book for a child who is going to live abroad with their military family for the first time.  ~Michelle Luise Walters

  • Living on a Military Base by Mark McCraw is a thoughtful and engaging children’s book that gives readers a meaningful look at military family life. It helps children better understand the unique experiences, challenges, and sense of community that come with living on a base. Well-written and relatable, this is a wonderful book for military families and for anyone wanting to learn more about their world.  ~Judy Sheer Watters

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