I Survived the Battle of D-day, 1944 (i Survived Graphic Novel #9)
Scholastic Inc. · Paperback · April 2, 2024
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.
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- Who it’s for
- A high-action graphic novel brings the D-Day story together with historical facts.
- Themes
- Nazi occupation, Wartime resistance, Friendship and loss
- Pacing
- Fast
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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.
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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.
History in Panels
A high-action graphic novel brings the D-Day story together with historical facts.
Come here for
- D-Day history told through vivid graphic-novel art
- A tense mix of wartime danger and determined resistance
Expect
- High-action storytelling in graphic-novel form
- A nonfiction section with facts and photos about the real event
Where it sits
| Historical Comics | 73% |
|---|---|
| Wars & Military History | 47% |
| Survival Stories | 39% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Action Comics
- Historical Comics
- 20th-Century U.S.
- Authors
- Lauren Tarshis
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- April 2, 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Nazi occupation · Wartime resistance · Friendship and loss
- Reading lane
- Action Comics
Book 9 in the i Survived Graphic Novel series.