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.
Author’s note. Notes on D-Day missions mentioned in the book.
Topics World War II (1939–1945). Campaigns. Underground movements. German Americans. Soldiers. Survival. War stories. Normandy, France. Twentieth-century French history. German occupation of France (1940–1945).
SRC Level 4.700000
SRC Points 15.000000
Lexile 780L
Trim Size 8 1/4" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Winter
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2019-10-14
JLG Release Date Feb 2020
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
High Intereest Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
High Interest Middle Plus
High Intereest Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
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