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D-Day and the liberation of Europe: a powerful Young Adult novel about war, fear, and loss—but above all, about friendship, love, and courage.THE JUMP INTO NORMANDYAnke Manschot"A gripping, thrilling, and fast-paced book, rich in historical detail. It makes the experience of the Airborne boys who liberated Europe feel incredibly real." — Nederlands DagbladDave can't believe his eyes. The blood freezes in his veins, and his stomach churns with dread. World Wa...

**AN ALA BEST BOOK FOR YOUNG ADULTS • A young African American woman dreams of soaring through the skies in this inspiring and thought-provoking historical fiction novel.“A dynamic, heartfelt novel.”—The Washington Post“A thrilling, but little-known story that begs to be told. The book is at once informative and entertaining.”—School Library Journal**All Ida Mae Jones wants to do if fly.Ida’s daddy was a pilot, and when he took her flying, ...

Exclusive Front Lines story, Dead of Night to be 2017 World Book Day book.Just when you thought Michael Grant’s GONE series had taken us to the darkest limits of his imagination, the evil genius of young adult fiction is back to take you to the Front Lines of terror. In the tradition of The Book Thief, Code Name Verity and Between Shades of Gray, Front Lines gives the experience of WWII a new immediacy while playing with the ‘what ifs?’ of history.It’s WWII...

After the bombs rain down, the entire world is an open wound; it is in those bleeding years that William Fox becomes a man. William flees with his family to Magnolia, a farm in Tennessee, while America descends into madness, anarchy, and death. With the aid of elite Special Forces units, Magnolia emerges as beacon of hope and stability. But evil is hungry and relentless. A new threat stalks the Earth. To save his people, and perhaps all of humanity, William must be more than a lethal soldi...

CAUGHT! As World War I ravages Europe, you are captured by the enemy. Rather than take your chances trying to survive in a grueling prison camp, you decide to take part in a daring escape. Will you leap from a moving train? Or will you tunnel under a prison camp fence? Every decision can be the difference between life and death. Which path will YOU CHOOSE to make it out alive? With stories based on historical accounts and war-time scenarios, nonfiction back matter, and multiple outcomes, t...

In "Dave Dawson in Libya," Dave Dawson finds himself stationed in North Africa during World War II. The story follows his experiences and adventures as he becomes involved in the conflict in the Libyan desert.The plot involves Dawson's encounters with the enemy, his interactions with fellow soldiers, and his participation in key military operations. The novel portrays the harsh conditions of the desert environment and the strategic importance of the North African campaign.Bowen’s writing i...

Clara is no ordinary cow—she dreams of going to space! While the rest of the barnyard laughs at her wild idea, Clara refuses to give up. With the help of her best friend Gizmo the goat, she trains in hilarious ways, builds a rocket out of farmyard scraps, and blasts off into the stars. Along the way, she tumbles through zero gravity, befriends curious aliens, and proves that even the most unlikely dreamers can reach the moon. After a bumpy return home, Clara becomes the barnyard's first "M...