A Boy at War
A Boy at War
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A Boy at War

Book #1 in the Adam Pelko Series
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10 - 14
Reading age
112
Page count
21,976
Word count
600L
Lexile measure
Nov 1, 2002
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December 7, 1941: A morning like any other, but the events of this day would leave no one untouched. For Adam, living near Honolulu, this Sunday morning is one he has been looking forward to – fishing with friends, away from the ever-watchful eyes of his father, a navy lieutenant. Then, right before his eyes, Adam watches Japanese planes fly overhead and attack the U.S. Navy. All he can think is that it’s just like in the movies. But as he sees his father’s ship, the Arizona, sink beneath the water, he realizes this isn’t make-believe. It’s real. Over the next few days, Adam searches for answers – about his friends, the war, and especially, his father. But Adam soon learns sometimes there are no answers.

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Pearl Harborwarcultural conflictgrowing upidentityfriendshipfamilymilitary lifeWorld War IIHawaii

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780689841606
    Publication Date
    November 1, 2002
    Original Publication Date
    May 1, 2001
    Page Count
    112
    Word Count
    21976
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    10 - 14 years
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    50910140
    Lexile® Level
    600L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~O
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.8
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    3
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    48513
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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