Front lines is a young adult historical novel by the american writer michael grant, who is most. As the fate of the world hangs in the balance, they will discover the roles that define them on the front lines. Front lines written by michael grant for i was a good read based on a fictionalised look at the second world war. And the soldiers who can tip the balance are girls. Women still served their country as nurses and there were some women captured by. Welcome to an alternate version of world war ii, except this time, we have men and women on the front lines. Front lines by michael grant is the first in a new series of young adult historical fiction, a reimagining of world war ii where the girls are on the front lines. Raised in a military family, he attended ten schools in five states, as well as three schools in france. A court decision makes women subject to the draft and eligible for service. Learn more about the book on the official front lines website and dont forget.
Shed like to become a doctor, but she is realistic about the long odds facing a black female in the 1940s. In telling the stories of three very different teen girls, author michael grant squarely confronts the vulgar truths of the times. Front lines is a reimagination of world war ii where women and girls were alongside men in fighting the war. Michael grant also has a world book day book, dead of night, which is set in the front lines universe and written exclusively for world book day 2017. Racism, profanity, sexual violence, and wartime horrors are presented bluntly and. Front lines perfect for fans of the book thief and code name verity, new york times bestselling author michael grant unleashes an epic, genrebending, and transformative new series that reimagines world war ii with female soldiers fighting on the front lines. After their frontline battles in north africa and sicily, women soldiers frangi, rainy, and rio join thousands of allies in their deadliest battle yet as they descend into the freezing water and onto the sands of omaha beach on june 6, 1944, dday. Front lines series michael grant collection 3 books bundle with gift journal. But grant isnt trying to write a feminist manifesto in the guise of a war story, instead. Im michael grant author or coauthor of animorphs, gone. Front lines is a masterpiece of speculative story crafting. Jan 28, 2016 michael grant also has a world book day book, dead of night, which is set in the front lines universe and written exclusively for world book day 2017. Perfect for fans of the book thief and code name verity, new york times. F ront lines is an interesting book which combines historical fact with the fictional inclusion of women on the front lines in.
Perfect for fans of girl in the blue coat, salt to the sea, the book thief, and code name verity. Set in an alternative world where women are given the opportunity to serve alongside men in a war for the first time after a supreme court decision opens the door to anyone, of any gender 18 years or older, front lines focuses on three main characters. Grant s writing is remarkably tidy, cultivating a staggering amount of feeling out of only a few lines, and imbuing each figure with such depth and personality that, even if a character gets less than two total pages of attention, his or her death is utterly, completely devastating. Within the pages of this well written book michael grant writes from the point of view that women were indeed keeping the home fires burning, as well as being allowed to fight beside the male soldiers and as well as male and female.
When angels come to town 2004 with peter falk duration. Rio, frangie and rainy will delight fans of the hunger games katniss everdeen. After their front line battles in north africa and sicily, women soldiers frangi, rainy, and rio join thousands of allies in their deadliest battle yet as they descend into the freezing water and onto the sands of omaha beach on june 6, 1944, dday. The germans have been bloodied, but germany is very far from beaten. Perfect for fans of the book thief and code name verity, new york times bestselling author michael grant unleashes an epic, genrebending, and transformative new series that reimagines world war ii with girl soldiers fighting on the front lines. Grants writing is remarkably tidy, cultivating a staggering amount of feeling out of only a few lines, and imbuing each figure with such depth and personality that, even if a character gets less than two total pages of attention, his or her death is utterly, completely devastating. Front lines book 1 of the soldier girl series by michael grant. Printz honor winning author of grasshopper jungle front lines does what great epics are meant to do.
Grant is the sole author of the gone series, the bzrk series, the messenger of fear series, and the front lines trilogy. What if women had gone to war into combat alongside the men. This is book two of the series and is just as good as book one. An epic, genrebending, and transformative new series that reimagines world war ii with female soldiers fighting on the front lines. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. And my new book is front lines, a slightly altered retelling of ww2 where women are eligible to serve and subject to the draft. He has written over 160 books, though most are as a coauthor with his wife. Front lines ebook by michael grant 9780062342171 rakuten kobo. Im michael grant author or coauthor of animorphs, gone and. The second novel in the epic new young adult series that michael grant is calling his best yet. In this skillfully imagined alternate history, grant the messenger of fear series envisions a.
Dont miss silver stars, the second book in the front lines series. Perfect for fans of the book thief and code name verity, new york times bestselling author michael grant unleashes an epic, genrebending, and transformative new series that reimagines world war ii with girl soldiers fighting on the front lines world war ii, 1942. In grants story, an american court case has granted women the right to participate in all areas of the army meaning women hit the front lines when america enters world war two in 1941. Silver stars the front lines series book 2 kindle edition by michael grant author 4. Michael grant, author of the gone series, the messenger of fear series, the magnificent twelve series, and the front lines trilogy, has spent much of his life on the move. Shes smart, compassionate, religious and ambitious. Silver stars soldier girl, book 2 by michael grant fantastic fiction. Shelve front lines series michael grant collection 3 books bundle with gift journal. See all books authored by michael grant, including gone, and hunger, and more on thriftbooks.
Front lines is an altered history world war two story. It is written from the viewpoint of three girls, rio richlin, frangie marr, and rainy schulterman. Jan 26, 2016 buy front lines by grant, michael isbn. Michael grant books list of books by author michael grant. I have read a lot of wwii books, but i have not read any about women on the front lines. Buy the paperback book front lines by michael grant at indigo. Front lines by michael grant is available now from amazon, barnes and noble, and your local independent bookstore. I use this approach as a lens to look at americas role in world war 2. Front lines is the first novel in the soldier girl series by author michael grant. Minneapolis draft board for josiah becker, who had sued claiming the recently passed selective training and service act unfairly singles out males. The unproven american army is going up against the. About the author michael grant, author of the gone series, the messenger of fear series, the magnificent twelve series, and the front lines trilogy, has spent much of his life on the move.
Perfect for fans of the book thief and code name verity, new york times bestselling author michael grant unleashes an epic, genrebending, and transformative new series that reimagines world war ii with female soldiers fighting on the front lines world war ii, 1942. Front lines and millions of other books are available for instant access. F ront lines is an interesting book which combines historical fact with the fictional inclusion of women on the front lines in the second world war. Perfect for fans of the book thief and code name verity, new york times bestselling author michael grant unleashes an epic, genrebending, and transformative new series that reimagines world war ii with female soldiers fighting on the front lines. All the the front lines series books in order toppsta. Front lines book cover by michael grant isbn 9781405273824.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The second in michaels grants battle lines series is a thoughtful, actionpacked ya read set in an alternate universe where women were conscripted to fight in world war ii and although im still not wholly convinced that he needs that premise to explore all of the issues that hes interested in, the book does challenge gender. Front lines, by grant politics and prose bookstore. Parents need to know that front lines is a gritty work of alternate history, imagining world war ii with women in combat roles. Jan 28, 2016 dont miss silver stars, the second book in the front lines series. The book starts with one of the characters, typing her memoirs of the war while awaiting the official announcement that the allied won. The north african campaign was only the beginning of the long journey for frangie. During wwii, there were women who fought on the front lines in russia and germany, but not in america.
Grant has a way of combining history, social issues, and heartpumping action that is both entertaining and relevant to our current political atmosphere. They will fight the greatest war the world has ever known. But this is a book for anyone who thought they were more. Perfect for fans of girl in the blue coat, salt to the sea, the book thief, and code name verity, from new york times bestselling author michael grant. Michael grant is just as good at writing historical fiction as fantasy. Michael grant is a master of twists that not only tear at his readers consciences, they hold a mirror up to our here and now and insist we consider what might otherwise be. Highly recommend this book and very excited for the next in the series. The second in michael s grants battle lines series is a thoughtful, actionpacked ya read set in an alternate universe where women were conscripted to fight in world war ii and although im still not wholly convinced that he needs that premise to explore all of the issues that hes interested in, the book does challenge gender assumptions and is thought provoking on racism and violence. Front lines is a young adult historical novel by the american writer michael grant, who is most famous for his dystopian young adult fictional series the gone series.
Front lines michael grant hardcover harpercollins publishers. In a surprise ruling with major ramifications, the united states supreme court handed down a decision in the case of becker vs. Michael grant born july 26, 1954 is an american author of young adult fiction. I was so excited to read this sequel to grant s first book in the series, front lines, and it did not disappoint. Book overview for fans of girl in the blue coat, salt to the sea, and the boy at the top of the mountain, the second book of new york times bestselling author michael grant s epic alternate history is a comingofage story about three girls who are fiercely fighting their own personal battles in the midst of the greatest war of all time.
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