Name: Grenade
Price: 422.00 TWD
Availability: InStock
Author: Alan Gratz
ISBN: 9781407194172

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Physical Book

Author

Alan Gratz

Publisher

Scholastic

Synopsis "Grenade "

It's 1945, and the world is in the grip of war. Hideki lives with his family on the island of Okinawa, near Japan. When the Second World War crashes onto his shores, Hideki is drafted to fight for the Japanese army. He is handed a grenade and a set of instructions: Don't come back until you've killed an American soldier. Ray, a young American Marine, has just landed onOkinawa. This is Ray's first-ever battle, and he doesn't know what to expect -- or if he'll make it out alive. All he knows that the enemy is everywhere. Hideki and Ray each fight their way across the island, surviving heart-pounding ambushes and dangerous traps. Butthen the two of them collide in the middle of the battle... And choices they make in that single instant will change everything. Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee, returns with this high-octane story of how fear and war tear us apart, but how hope and redemption tie us together. Reviews for Refugee: "An absolute must read for people of all ages" - Hannah Greendale, Goodreads "Like RJ Palacio's Wonder, this book should be mandatory reading..." - Skip, Goodreads "I liked how the book linked history with adventure, and combined to make a realistic storyline for all three characters" - AJH, aged 11, Toppsta

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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