![]() ![]() The thought that his life might end instantly, explosively, in the fraction of a second, scared a stillness into him he knew would be with him the rest of his life. James is stunned by the sudden deaths of four men, including his commanding officer: “The way Major MacLeod and the others had been there one moment and then just - just obliterated the next chilled James to the bone. The book is well-written and appropriate for kids, tastefully writing about a tragic and. What kind of invasion was this? Who had decided they should come ashore in broad daylight, into the teeth of the German guns? … This had to be the worst invasion in history.” This story focuses on World War II, specifically D-Day in Normandy. ![]() On Omaha Beach, Dee is shocked by the deadly disorganization of the battle: “This was madness. ![]() June 6, 1944: The Nazis are terrorizing Europe, on their evil quest to conquer the world. Gratz quickly brings his characters to life - using details such as a family story, a fight against discrimination, or even a forgotten bathing suit - and then skillfully weaves their narratives together into a captivating, distinctly personal and multidimensional view of this complicated event. His depictions of the carnage and destruction of war are sensitive and matter-of-fact. Alan Gratz, bestselling author of Refugee, weaves a stunning array of voices and stories into an epic tale of teamwork in the face of tyranny and how just one day can change the world. ![]()
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