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"A rousing and humane tribute to D-Day troops" -New York Times Book ReviewFrom Alan Gratz, the highly acclaimed, New York Timesbestselling author of the blockbuster Refugee, comes anotherthrilling multi-perspective novel, this time centered aroundD-Day.D-Day, June 6, 1944: the most expansive military endeavor in history.No less than world cooperation would bring down Hitler and theAxis powers. And so people -- and kids -- across the globe lenttheir part.From the young US soldiers in the boats to spies in the Frenchcountryside, the coordination of thousands came together.Alan Gratz, author of the New York Times bestselling Refugee,explores the necessity of teamwork and heroism in dismantlingtyranny in this epic, yet personal, look at D-Day in time forthe 75th anniversary of the operation.  PRAISE FOR ALLIES "Both an excellent, inclusive narration of important historicalevents and a fast-paced, entertaining read." - Kirkus"A tautly paced and multifaceted portrait of the D-Day invasion."- Publishers Weekly "The stories and characters are meticulously researched, honest,and do not avoid the horror of the invasion. As well, despitethe historical time setting, the issues the characters face arestill timely." - School Library Journal "Gratz manages to provide distinct, complex personalitiesand a nail-biting plot." - BCCB"This excellent resource will allow teachers to collaborateacross both the language arts and history curriculum due to itsmeditative look at the global scope, outcome, and human costs ofwar. Highly recommended." - School Library Connection

The timeless #1 New York Times bestseller Refugeeis brought to life in a stunning graphic novel adaptation! JOSEF is a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany. Withthe threat of concentration camps looming, he and his family boarda ship bound for the other side of the world...ISABEL is a Cuban girl in 1994. With riots and unrest plaguingher country, she and her family set out on a raft, hoping to findsafety in America...MAHMOUD is a Syrian boy in 2015. With his homeland torn apartby violence and destruction, he and his family begin a long trektoward Europe...All three kids must endure harrowing journeys. All face unimaginabledangers. But there is always the hope of tomorrow. And althoughJosef, Isabel, and Mahmoud are separated by continents anddecades, shocking connections will tie their stories together inthe end.Refugee is a modern classic that has spent over 5 yearson the New York Times bestseller list, and garnered severalawards and much acclaim. Brought to life with rich, gorgeousillustrations by artist Syd Fini, this hotly anticipated graphicnovel will attract a whole new generation of fans.

Ground Zero is a number one New York TimesbestsellerThe plot starts at a heart-pounding pace and never relents…A contemporary history lesson with the uplifting messagethat humanity’s survival depends on us working for, not against,one another. A must-have. — School LibraryJournalIn time for the twentieth anniversary of 9/11, masterstoryteller Alan Gratz (Refugee) delivers a pulse-poundingand 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 dadat work, on the 107th floor of the World Trade Center. Out of nowhere,an airplane slams into the tower, creating a fiery nightmareof terror and confusion. And Brandon is in the middle of it all.Can he survive - and escape?September 11, 2020, Afghanistan: Reshmina has grown up in theshadow of war, but she dreams of peace and progress. When a battleerupts in her village, Reshmina stumbles upon a wounded Americansoldier named Taz. Should she help Taz - and put herself and herfamily in mortal danger?Two kids. One devastating day. Nothing will ever be thesame. Suitable for classroom readingWith two action-packed perspectives, Gratz powerfully exploresthe ways in which the past shapes the presentDon't miss Refugee, Grenade and Alliesby Alan Gratz.  REVIEWSWith his signature accessibility and insight, Gratz tacklesevents on both U.S. soil and abroad in Ground Zero….. GroundZero will appeal to middle-grade readers,who were born after the events of 9/11, and to those adults wholived through it and will never forget. — BooklistGratz moves back and forth between the two narratives in short,nail-biting chapters that create a vivid picture of each settingand make readers feel invested in each character’s relationshipsand choices, and in the high-stakes global forces thataffect the intimate details of their lives. —HornBookGratz’s deeply moving writing paints vivid images ofthe loss and fear of those who lived through the trauma of 9/11.— KirkusThis tautly paced novel explores the events of that tragedyand the subsequent American response through two parallel storylines. — Publishers Weekly

In this thrilling historical adventure, 18-year-old SteveRogers (AKA Captain America) and his young sidekick, Bucky Barnes,encounter a threat like none they've ever seen - a Ghost Army!The dead of this war and wars past are coming back to life, imperviousto bullets, flames, or anything else the Allies can throwat them. The armies rise from the ground in the night and seemto disappear without a trace.How can Cap and Buck fight something that's already dead? Andjust what does the mysterious Baron Mordo, sitting in his castleatop nearby Wundagore Mountain have to do with this? Award-winning,New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz merges the worldsof historical fiction and comics in this one-of-a-kind graphicnovel that is sure to be met with major enthusiasmfrom fans of all age.   From New York Times' bestselling author, Alan GratzBeautiful artworkPerfect for fans of all ages

"Buckle up for Two Degrees, a Hollywood thriller ofa book." - The New York TimesFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling Alan Gratz comesthis must-read middle grade novel tackling the urgent topic ofclimate change. Fire. Flood. Ice. Three natural disasters. Three kids who must fight to survive and change thingsfor the better.In California, Akira Kristiansen is driving throughthe mountains with her mom when a wildfire sparks - and growsscarily fast. In just moments, Akira and her family have to evacuate...but which way is safe with fire all around them?In Churchill, Manitoba, Owen Mackenzie is runninga tour for travellers who've come to see the polar bears. Latelythe bears show up more and more as the ice thins. When Owenand his friend see a bear much too close for comfort, they end upin a fight for their lives.In Miami, a hurricane bears down on Natalie Torres.That's not so uncommon ... but everyone's saying this couldbe it. The Big One. Natalie and her mother don't have anywhereto run to, so they hunker down to ride out the storm.Akira, Owen, and Natalie are all swept up in the globaleffects of climate change, each struggling to survive.But the three kids are more deeply connected than they could everimagine - in ways that will change them can change the world. From the bestselling author of Refugee, Allies,Grenade and Ground ZeroSheds a light on the increasingly urgent threat of climate changein an engaging wayGratz writing is exciting and takes readers on a nonstop adventure  PRAISE FOR TWO DEGREES "Gratz renders pulse-pounding ecological tales and high-stakescalamity with the brisk pacing of a thriller". - PublishersWeekly "The scary message is delivered with wrenching, dramatic urgency."- Kirkus Reviews

"Buckle up for Two Degrees, a Hollywood thrillerof a book." - The New York TimesA new book from Alan Gratz is a major publishing moment!The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Refugee and GroundZero now takes a meaningful look at the attack on Pearl Harbor.December 6, 1941: Best friends Frank and Stanley prettymuch live in paradise. Their dads are Navy officers stationed at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii,and the boys have a front-row view of the huge battleships andthe sparkling water.But on December 7th, 1941, everything explodes. Over the course of the day, as the boys fight to make their wayhome, it's clear that everything has changed. Stanley's motheris Japanese American and he is suddenly facing a terrible prejudicethat he's never known before - and Frank, who's white, cannotbegin to understand.Can their friendship survive this watershed moment? From the bestselling author of Refugee, Allies,Grenade , Ground Zero and Two DegreesSheds a light on the increasingly urgent threat of climate changein an engaging wayGratz writing is exciting and takes readers on a nonstop adventure  PRAISE FOR TWO DEGREES "Gratz renders pulse-pounding ecological tales and high-stakescalamity with the brisk pacing of a thriller". - PublishersWeekly "The scary message is delivered with wrenching, dramatic urgency."- Kirkus Reviews

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Refugeeand Heroescomes thisheart-pounding, high-stakes take on the 1936 BerlinOlympics, also known as the "Nazi Olympics."In 1936 Berlin, nothing is what it seems...Evie Harris can't believe her luck: She's competing in the Olympics,along with fellow American athletes like Jesse Owens. True,there's something creepy about Germany's leader, Adolf Hitler,who watches over the games with his Nazi henchmen. But Evie's justhere to win a gold medal in gymnastics.Until she discovers a horrible secret.Behind all the Olympic fanfare, the Nazis have Berlinin an iron grip of terror and violence - and war is brewing. When Evie becomes embroiled in a mysterious plot to help stealNazi gold, she must navigate the city's darkest corners and hiddenpassageways, never knowing who she can trust.With lives on the line and her family's future at stake, Eviehas to choose between following her Olympic dreams and standing upto evil... before it's too late. #1 New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz is back and betterthan ever with this heart-racing, plot-twisting story aboutthe roots of World War II and the sacrifices we make for what mattersmost.

Amy Anne is shy and soft-spoken, but don’t mess with her when it comes to her favorite book in the whole world. Amy Anne and her lieutenants wage a battle for the books that will make readers laugh and pump their fists as they start a secret banned books locker library, make up ridiculous reasons to ban every single book in the library to make a point, and take a stand against censorship.Reminiscent of the classic novel Frindle by Andrew Clements, Ban This Book is a love letter to the written word and its power to give kids a voice.

"A gripping, visceral, and hold-your-breath intensestory of three young refugees." - John GreenThis action-packed novel tackles topics both timely andtimeless: courage, survival, and the quest for home.JOSEF is a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany. Withthe threat of concentration camps looming, he andhis family board a ship bound for the other side of the world .. .ISABEL is a Cuban girl in 1994. With riots andunrest plaguing her country, she and her family set out on a raft,hoping to find safety in America . . .MAHMOUD is a Syrian boy in 2015. With hishomeland torn apart by violence and destruction, he and his familybegin a long trek toward Europe . . . All three kids go on harrowingjourneys in search of refuge.All will face unimaginable dangers -- from drownings to bombingsto betrayals.But there is always the hope of tomorrow.And although Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud are separated by continentsand decades, shocking connections will tie their stories togetherin the end.  MORE PRAISE FOR REFUGEE"This heart-stopping novel is not only compelling - it isnecessary." - Judy Blundell, National Book Award winningauthor of What I Saw and How I Lied"Filled with both tragic loss and ample evidence of resilience,these memorable and tightly plotted stories contextualize andgive voice to current refugee crises" – Publisher'sWeekly "A stunning, poignant novel about the plight of refugees…Grade A." - Entertainment Weekly

Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee,returns with this high-octane story of how fear and wartear us apart, but how hope and redemption tie us together.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 hisshores, Hideki is drafted to fight for the Japanese army. He is handeda grenade and a set of instructions: Don't come back untilyou've killed an American soldier.Ray, a young American Marine, has just landed on Okinawa.This is Ray's first-ever battle, and he doesn't knowwhat to expect -- or if he'll make it out alive. All he knows thatthe enemy is everywhere.Hideki and Ray each fight their way across the island, survivingheart-pounding ambushes and dangerous traps.But then the two of them collide in the middle of the battle...And choices they make in that single instant will change everything.  PRAISE FOR GRENADE"Impossible to put down. Action fans will have this flyingoff the shelves." - Booklist"Intense and fast-paced, this is a compelling, dark, yet ultimatelyheartening wartime story." - Kirkus"Alan Gratz couldn’t write a slow-paced book even ifhe were paid by the word." - Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, NewYork Times Book Review"War is portrayed honestly here... the finality of death andthe lasting emotional consequences are starkly rendered."- Publishers Weekly"A chilling, realistic depiction of war. An excellent WorldWar II novel." - School Library Journal "A sad and compelling story that sheds some light on a battlethat is rarely mentioned in books written for juvenile readers.Highly recommended." - School Library Connection