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War Stories

Gordon Korman

Twelve-year-old Trevor is fascinated by World War II and especially enjoys the war stories told by his great-grandfather. During a trip to France for D-Day commemorations, he learns more about his great-grandfather’s past and encounters the brutal realities of war. His journey to a French village uncovers truths that challenge the heroic version of the past he has known. The story links family memory, history, travel, and the lasting human cost of conflict.

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Book details

Lexile Text Measure
888L
ATOS Book Level
5.7
AR Interest Level
MG
AR Points
9
Word Count
53789
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
U
Themes
Family · Grandparents And Generations · History · Travel · War And Conflict
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
May 4, 2021
Pages
240
ISBN-13
9781338290226
Language
English
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