Domenic's War: A Story of the Battle of Monte Cassino
by Parkinson, Curtis
Silver Birch Award/NomineeManitoba Young Readers Choice Award/NomiCanadian ContentItalyHistorical FictionWorld War II Era
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AR Book Level
5.2
AR Points
6
Word Count
38,693
Interest Level
Middle Grades Plus (MG+ 6 and up)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
110530 EN
About this book
Domenic's War follows young Domenic and his family during World War II as they become refugees fleeing the advancing Allied and German forces in Italy during the harsh winter of 1944. The family seeks shelter at the ancient Benedictine monastery of Monte Cassino, where they join other refugees, children, and families in desperate hope of safety. The novel, based on true events, depicts the terrifying reality of civilians caught in the crossfire of the Battle of Monte Cassino and the destruction that ultimately consumes the historic monastery.