Allies

by Gratz, Alan | General fiction (Children's / Teenage)
Published 03/10/2019 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom
Paperback | 288 pages
198 x 129 x 21mm | 240g

'A rousing and humane tribute to D-Day troops' -

New York Times Book Review

From Alan Gratz, the highly acclaimed, New York Times

bestselling author of the blockbuster Refugee, comes another

thrilling multi-perspective novel, this time centered around

D-Day.

D-Day, June 6, 1944: the most expansive military endeavor in history.

No less than world cooperation would bring down Hitler and the

Axis powers. And so people -- and kids -- across the globe lent

their part.

From the young US soldiers in the boats to spies in the French

countryside, the coordination of thousands came together.

Alan Gratz, author of the New York Times bestselling Refugee,

explores the necessity of teamwork and heroism in dismantling

tyranny in this epic, yet personal, look at D-Day in time for

the 75th anniversary of the operation.

PRAISE FOR ALLIES

'Both an excellent, inclusive narration of important historical

events and a fast-paced, entertaining read.' - Kirkus

'A tautly paced and multifaceted portrait of the D-Day invasion.'

- Publishers Weekly 

'The stories and characters are meticulously researched, honest,

and do not avoid the horror of the invasion. As well, despite

the historical time setting, the issues the characters face are

still timely.' - School Library Journal 

'Gratz manages to provide distinct, complex personalities

and a nail-biting plot.' - BCCB

'This excellent resource will allow teachers to collaborate

across both the language arts and history curriculum due to its

meditative look at the global scope, outcome, and human costs of

war. Highly recommended.' - School Library Connection