The Book of Jonas by Stephen Dau tells the story of a 15-year-old from an unnamed country in the Middle East who comes to America after his village and family are destroyed in a U.S. military attack. Jonas struggles to deal with his past--he has buried his memory of events deeply, but is obviously haunted by what has happened. Through his therapist, he meets the mother of a soldier who was declared missing in the same operation. Rose, too, is seeking answers. What happened to her son? Does Jonas hold the key? While the ending is somewhat predictable, the descriptions of what war does to individuals on all sides--non-combatant victims, soldiers and parents, are compelling.