ISBN: 9781338245752
Editorial: Scholastic
Autor: Gratz, Alan
Año de edición: 2021
N° Paginas: 336
Tipo de pasta: Pasta dura
Descripción: Biografía del autor Alan Gratz is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several highly acclaimed books for young readers, including Ground Zero, Allies, Grenade, Refugee, Projekt 1065, Prisoner B-3087, and Code of Honor. Alan lives in North Carolina with his wife and daughter. Look for him online at alangratz.com. The instant #1 New York Times bestseller.In time for the twentieth anniversary of 9/11, master storyteller Alan Gratz (Refugee) delivers a pulse-pounding and unforgettable take on history and hope, revenge and fear -- and the stunning links between the past and present.September 11, 2001, New York City: Brandon is visiting his dad at work, on the 107th floor of the World Trade Center. Out of nowhere, an airplane slams into the tower, creating a fiery nightmare of terror and confusion. And Brandon is in the middle of it all. Can he survive -- and escape?September 11, 2019, Afghanistan: Reshmina has grown up in the shadow of war, but she dreams of peace and progress. When a battle erupts in her village, Reshmina stumbles upon a wounded American soldier named Taz. Should she help Taz -- and put herself and her family in mortal danger?Two kids. One devastating day. Nothing will ever be the same. Críticas Praise for Ground Zero: * The pace is quick (don't blink or you'll miss something!), its emotions deeply authentic, and the highly visual settings resonate with accuracy. With a moving author's note, pertinent back matter, and a surprise twist which brings the book full circle, Gratz delivers another winning read. -- Booklist, starred reviewGratz's deeply moving writing paints vivid images of the loss and fear of those who lived through the trauma of 9/11. -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for Allies: * A tour de force of war fiction. -- Booklist, starred review* Both an excellent, inclusive narration of important historical events and a fast-paced, entertaining read. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* A tautly paced and multifaceted portrait. . . . This gripping novel offers memorable insights into the contributions and alliances of everyday people. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review* A vivid and detailed snapshot of the D-Day Invasion from multiple complex and diverse characters . . . meticulously researched [and] honest. -- School Library Journal, starred reviewPraise for Grenade: * Told by both young men, the story is gripping from start to finish as each encounters ambushes, engages in battles and experiences their devastating aftermath, and mourns the plight of innocent civilians caught in the middle. Impossible to put down, the story unapologetically demonstrates how war affects people emotionally and physically. . . . Action fans will have this flying off the shelves. -- Booklist, starred reviewThe plot is suspenseful and the characters sympathetic. -- Horn Book Intense and fast-paced, this is a compelling, dark, yet ultimately heartening wartime story. -- Kirkus ReviewsGratz (Refugee) depicts the events and fallout of WWII's 'Love Day' while exploring the emotional and cultural damages of war. -- Publishers WeeklyChilling. -- School Library JournalThe book illustrates the horrors of war and the narrators' dual realization that the enemy is a person, too. This is a sad and compelling story that sheds some light on a battle that is rarely mentioned in books written for juvenile readers. . . . Highly Recommended. -- School Library ConnectionPraise for Refugee: An Amazon Best Book of the YearA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Best Book of the YearA Texas Bluebonnet Master List selectionUnflinching and sympathetic. -- The New York Times Grade A: A stunning, poignant novel. -- Entertainment Weekly Harrowing, timely. -- People MagazineA gripping, visceral, and hold-your-breath intense story. -- John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars * Gratz accomplishes a feat that is nothing short of brilliant, offering a skillfully w
- Idioma: Inglés
- Autor: Gratz, Alan
- Editorial: Scholastic
- N° Paginas: 336
- Tipo de pasta: Pasta dura
- Envío: Desde EE.UU.
