While Joe, an American soldier in England, prepares for D-Day, he writes to his younger brother in Ohio. Joe hopes the descriptions of his training and secret mission make it past the censors. Author’s note.
Topics Brothers. World War II (1939–,1945). Courage. Bullying. Letters. Epistolary fiction. Historical fiction.
SRC Level 4.700000
SRC Points 5.000000
Lexile 770L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2016-06-27
JLG Release Date Aug 2016
Minimum grade 1
Maximum grade 4
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
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