Sink or Swim: A Novel of World War II Contributor(s): Watkins, Steve (Author) |
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ISBN: 1338057901 ISBN-13: 9781338057904 Publisher: Scholastic Press
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: October 2017 * Out of Print * |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Military & Wars - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Siblings |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 2017003934 |
Age Level: 8-12 |
Grade Level: 3-7 |
Lexile Measure: 1040(Not Available) |
Physical Information: 1" H x 5.7" W x 8.4" L (0.79 lbs) 272 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Catalog Heading - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary - Curriculum Strand - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary - Sex & Gender - Boy's Interest |
Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Price on Product |
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2017 School Library Journal 09/01/2017 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2017 Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 pg. 129 - Recommended, Satisfactory |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 191758 Reading Level: 6.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 8.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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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