Allies

Written by Alan Gratz

Allied forces face betrayal and danger on D-Day. Can they succeed?

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325 pages· 52,624 words· Est. 6 hour read

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On June 6, 1944, young soldier Dee races toward the French coast, feeling the immense pressure of World War II. Meanwhile, spy Samira sabotages the enemy, paratrooper James joins a daring raid, and medic Henry searches for lives to save. As the Allies launch their top-secret operation against the Nazis, each must confront deadly risks and potential betrayals. Will their courage and teamwork be enough to change the course of history?

From the publisher

A New York Times bestseller! Alan Gratz, bestselling author of Refugee, weaves a stunning array of voices and stories into an epic tale of teamwork in the face of tyranny – and how just one day can change the world.June 6, 1944: The Nazis are terrorizing Europe, on their evil quest to conquer the world. The only way to stop them? The biggest, most top-secret operation ever, with the Allied nations coming together to storm German-occupied France. Welcome to D-Day. Dee, a young U.S. soldier, is on a boat racing toward the French coast. And Dee – along with his brothers-in-arms – is terrified. He feels the weight of World War II on his shoulders. But Dee is not alone. Behind enemy lines in France, a girl named Samira works as a spy, trying to sabotage the German army. Meanwhile, paratrooper James leaps from his plane to join a daring midnight raid. And in the thick of battle, Henry, a medic, searches for lives to save. In a breathtaking race against time, they all must fight to complete their high-stakes missions. But with betrayals and deadly risks at every turn, can the Allies do what it takes to win?

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