Book Series · 5 Books

Scholastic Focus Books

In order from The Grand Escape to We Must Not Forget.

The Scholastic Focus series is a set of 5 chapter books by Deborah Hopkinson, published between 2018 and 2021. Written for ages 8–15, most books run about 260 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1899

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2018

The Grand Escape

By Neal Bascomb

Allied POWs plot a daring escape from Germany's toughest WWI camp.

256 pages

Hardcover

Summary: In the notorious Holzminden POW camp, a group of Allied pilots faces the ultimate challenge: escape. As World War I rages, these prisoners concoct a daring plan to break free from their captors. Will their ingenuity and courage lead to freedom, or will they remain trapped behind enemy lines? Discover the thrilling true story of resilience and hope in the darkest hours of war.

The complete set

Scholastic Focus Series

5 books · Published 2018–2021

Series

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$1899

The Grand Escape

Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2018

Allied POWs plot a daring escape from Germany's toughest WWI camp.

Series

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$1697

Her Own Two Feet

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A young girl risks everything for a chance to walk.

Series

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$1697

Nazi Saboteurs

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

Nazi agents infiltrate America in 1942, aiming to wreak havoc. Can they be stopped in time?

Series

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$1899

We Had to Be Brave

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Jewish children flee Nazi Germany on the Kindertransport, leaving families behind.

Series

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$1797

We Must Not Forget

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

Uncover hidden stories of Jewish youth who defied the Holocaust's horrors.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Scholastic Focus series?

There are 5 books in the Scholastic Focus series. It began with The Grand Escape in 2018, and the newest book, We Must Not Forget, was published in 2021.