Allies

Publisher:
SCHOLASTIC INC
| Author:
Alan Gratz
| Language:
English
| Format:
Paperback
Publisher:
SCHOLASTIC INC
Author:
Alan Gratz
Language:
English
Format:
Paperback

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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 medical, searches for lives to save. In a breath-taking 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?.

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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 medical, searches for lives to save. In a breath-taking 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?.

About Author

Alan Gratz is the author of several books, including Samurai Shortstop, which was named one of the ALA's 2007 Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults; The Brooklyn Nine, which was among Booklist's Top Ten Sports Books; and Prisoner B-3087, which was named to YALSA's 2014 Best Fiction for Young Adults list. Alan lives in North Carolina with his wife and daughter.

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