Description
| Product ID: | 9781338883046 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | I Survived |
| Title: | The Battle of D-Day, 1944 |
| Authors: | Author: Lauren Tarshis |
| Page Count: | 160 |
| Subjects: | True stories of heroism, endurance and survival, True stories of heroism, endurance & survival, Ships and boats: general interest, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction, Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: styles / traditions, Children’s / Teenage general interest: General knowledge and interesting facts, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Ships & boats: general interest, General fiction (Children's / Teenage), Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage), Historical fiction (Children's / Teenage), Comic strip fiction / graphic novels (Children's / Teenage), General knowledge & trivia (Children's / Teenage), History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 8 years |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Paul Colbert's French village has been under Nazi control for years. His Jewish best friend has disappeared. Food is scarce. And theredoesn't seem to be anything Paul can do to make things better. A bold graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis''s bestselling I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944 with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Brian Churilla. A battle that changes the course of the war... Paul Colbert’s French village has been under Nazi control for years. His Jewish best friend has disappeared. Food is scarce. And there doesn’t seem to be anything Paul can do to make things better. Then Paul finds an American paratrooper stuck in a tree. When Paul helps the soldier, he discovers a secret resistance movement—and he learns the Allies have a plan to crush the Nazis. But first, the resistance needs Paul’s help. This is Paul’s chance to make a difference. Soon he finds himself in the midst of the largest invasion in history. Can he do his part to turn horror into hope? Lauren Tarshis''s New York Times bestselling I Survived series comes to vivid life in graphic novel editions. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that''s sure to keep any reader turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photos about the real-life event. |
| Imprint Name: | Scholastic US |
| Publisher Name: | Scholastic US |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2024-02-01 |
