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D-Day: The World War II Invasion That Changed History
By HOPKINSON, Deborah
- ISBN
- 9780545682480
- Publisher
- Scholastic Focus
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School Library Journal
Starred Review on July 1, 2018 | Middle To High School
Gr 7 Up—Hopkinson has compiled a comprehensive and absorbing overview of the largest military operation in history: the Allied invasion of Normandy, on June 6, 1944. The author describes the thoughts and feelings of individual soldiers and paratroopers, the extensive planning by the leaders, the horrific battles on various beaches, the work of reporters and photographers (Ernie Pyle and Robert Capa, respectively), as well as segreg...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on March 1, 2019
Focusing on the Utah and Omaha beach landings, Hopkinson employs her signature kaleidoscopic style--synthesizing complex events into a compelling narrative arc,...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on March 1, 2019
Focusing on the Utah and Omaha beach landings, Hopkinson employs her signature kaleidoscopic style--synthesizing complex events into a compelling narrative arc,...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
