Name: Allies
Price: 21.66 EUR
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Author: Alan Gratz
ISBN: 9781338245721

Type

Physical Book

Author

Alan Gratz

Publisher

Scholastic

Year

2019

Language

English

Pages

336

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

21.1 x 14.7 x 3.0 cm

Weight

0.41 kg.

ISBN13

9781338245721

Synopsis "Allies "

A New York Times bestseller!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.June 6, 1944: The Nazis are terrorizing Europe, on their evil quest to conquer the world. The only way to stop them? The biggest, most top-secret operation ever, with the Allied nations coming together to storm German-occupied France.Welcome to D-Day.Dee, a young U.S. soldier, is on a boat racing toward the French coast. And Dee -- along with his brothers-in-arms -- is terrified. He feels the weight of World War II on his shoulders.But Dee is not alone. Behind enemy lines in France, a girl named Samira works as a spy, trying to sabotage the German army. Meanwhile, paratrooper James leaps from his plane to join a daring midnight raid. And in the thick of battle, Henry, a medic, searches for lives to save.In a breathtaking race against time, they all must fight to complete their high-stakes missions. But with betrayals and deadly risks at every turn, can the Allies do what it takes to win?

Alan Gratz

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Alan Gratz is a renowned American writer specialized in young adult novels that combine history, adventure, and relevant social issues. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and holding a Master of Fine Arts, Gratz has captivated young readers with works like "Refugees", "Prisoner B-3087", and "Code of Honor", translated into several languages and internationally awarded.

With an engaging and well-researched narrative, his books address topics such as war, migration, and justice, fostering empathy and reflection. He currently lives in Asheville, North Carolina, with his family, where he continues to write and share stories that inspire new generations.

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