Overview
A story of telling truth from lies -- and finding out what being a hero really means. There are two things Trevor loves more than anything else: playing war-based video games, and his great-grandfather Jacob, who is a true-blue, bona fide war hero. At the height of the war, Jacob helped liberate a small French village, and was given a hero's welcome upon his return to America. Now it's decades later, and Jacob wants to retrace the steps he took during the war - from training to invasion to the village he is said to have saved. Trevor thinks this is the coolest idea ever. But as they get to the village, Trevor discovers there's more to the story than what he's heard his whole life, causing him to wonder about his great-grandfather's heroism, the truth about the battle he fought, and importance of genuine valor.
Full Product Details
Author: Gordon Korman
Publisher: Scholastic US
Imprint: Scholastic US
Dimensions:
Width: 13.20cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 19.10cm
Weight: 0.159kg
ISBN: 9781338290226
ISBN 10: 1338290223
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 04 May 2021
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"Praise for War Stories: * ""This weave of perceptive, well-told tales wears its agenda with unusual grace."" -- Kirkus, starred review Praise for Restart: * ""A fresh approach to the familiar topic of bullying, kept credible by believable characters and events, with typical Korman humor and just the right touch of mystery."" -- School Library Journal, starred review Praise for Slacker: ""Upbeat, inspiring, and full of Korman's signature sense of humor."" -- Publishers Weekly ""Korman makes comedy look deceptively easy."" -- Booklist Praise for Swindle: ""Scary, funny, and hysterical adventures!"" -- Chicago Tribune ""Pure fun from top to bottom."" -- School Library Journal Praise for The Hypnotists: ""Fast-paced... an entertaining mix of intense action and goofy fun."" -- Publishers Weekly Praise for Ungifted: ""A gem for readers looking for a book where the underdog comes out on top."" -- Voice of Youth Advocates ""Funny and insightful."" -- Publishers Weekly Praise for Schooled: * ""This rewarding novel features an engaging main character and some memorable moments of comedy, tenderness, and reflection."" -- Booklist, starred review"
Praise for War Stories: * This weave of perceptive, well-told tales wears its agenda with unusual grace. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Praise for Restart: * A fresh approach to the familiar topic of bullying, kept credible by believable characters and events, with typical Korman humor and just the right touch of mystery. -- School Library Journal, starred review Praise for Slacker: Upbeat, inspiring, and full of Korman's signature sense of humor. -- Publishers Weekly Korman makes comedy look deceptively easy. -- Booklist Praise for Swindle: Scary, funny, and hysterical adventures! -- Chicago Tribune Pure fun from top to bottom. -- School Library Journal Praise forThe Hypnotists: Fast-paced... an entertaining mix of intense action and goofy fun. -- Publishers Weekly Praise forUngifted: A gem for readers looking for a book where the underdog comes out on top. -- Voice of Youth Advocates Funny and insightful. -- Publishers Weekly Praise for Schooled: * This rewarding novel features an engaging main character and some memorable moments of comedy, tenderness, and reflection. -- Booklist, starred review
Author Information
Gordon Korman is the beloved author of over one hundred novels for young readers, including hilarious middle-grade classics such as the Macdonald Hall series, I Want to Go Home, and Slacker. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Gordon grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, and now lives in New York with his family. Visit him online at www.gordonkorman.com.
