Sink or Swim
Sink or Swim

Sink or Swim

Written by Steve Watkins
Hardcover
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8 - 12
Reading age
272
Page count
1040L
Lexile measure
Oct 31, 2017
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Inspired by the true story of the youngest boy who served in World War II, Steve Watkins weaves a story of courage in the face of danger and hope in the face of defeat.It’s been a month since the bombing of Pearl Harbor. America is officially at war with Germany and Japan, and everyone wants to do their part. In twelve-year-old Colton’s case, that means stepping up at home once his older brother, Danny, ships out with the navy. But before Danny leaves for boot camp, the brothers are fishing on the Atlantic Ocean when Danny’s boat is capsized by a Nazi U-boat, nearly killing him.When more U-boats start attacking the next day, Colton realizes just how close the enemy is to American shores. With Danny’s life in the balance, Colton does the only thing he can think of to help his family and his country: He steals his brother’s enlisting papers and joins up instead.Colton’s bold decision leads to a deadly journey. Even if he can keep his age a secret and survive boot camp, he’ll have to face Hitler’s ruthless submarines. But the longer he’s on the seas, the less sure Colton is that he and his shipmates can stop such a relentless enemy . . .

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781338057904
    Publication Date
    October 31, 2017
    Publisher
    Scholastic Press
    Original Publication Date
    October 31, 2017
    Page Count
    272
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2017003934
    Lexile® Level
    1040L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Y
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~7.1

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