World War II: True Stories

Set during the global conflict of the 1940s, this collection gathers nine true stories that span the breadth of World War II. Readers meet a young John F. Kennedy surviving a torpedo attack, the daring Dambusters raid, and a plotted assassination attempt on Hitler. Each account shows how ordinary people faced extreme danger, making hard choices and displaying remarkable courage under pressure. The book gives middle-grade readers a concise, vivid picture of life on the front lines and the home front during the war.