by Alan Gratz
Flap Copy Description:
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 endeavor ever, with the Allied nations coming together to storm German-occupied France.
Welcome D-Day.
Dee, a young US soldier, is on a boat racing toward the French coast. And Dee - along with huis 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?
My Thoughts:
Alan Gratz has woven several intriguing stories into one fast-paced saga in his most recent release, Allies. Character and plot development are hallmarks in his style, and his in-depth research always makes his tales so believable. Mr. Gratz has a long list of award-winning books for young readers; Allies is definitely another success to add to his list. I highly recommend this book to readers aged ten and up, as well as to World War II fans of all ages!
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