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Starred Review on May 1, 2014 | Grades 5 and Up
Gr 9 Up—This fine adaptation of Atkinson's adult The Guns at Last Light is a readable, and even suspenseful, account of the final preparations for and successful execution of the D-Day invasion. The author gives readers a comprehensive overview of the operation, using primary-source excerpts to personalize the action, from the planning of the highest commanders, to the bravery shown by individual men who went ashore on June 6, 1944. He describes the stages of the invasion, including the transport of troops,...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2014
[=With]Adapted from Atkinson's adult book <i>The Guns at Last Light</i>, this young readers' edition focuses, effectively and exciting...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
