Okinawa, 1945: Hideki is handed a grenade and told not to come back until he’s killed an American soldier. Ray, a young US Marine, has just landed for his first-ever battle. All he knows is that the enemy is everywhere. Black-and-white map. Author’s note. Glossary.
Topics World War II (1939–1945). Okinawa Island, Japan. Ryukyu Islands, Japan. Japanese people. Marines. Survival. War stories. Okinawa City, Japan. Twentieth-century history of Japan. Battle of Okinawa. Superstition. Brothers and sisters. Courage. Cowardice. Grenades.
SRC Level 4.600000
SRC Points 11.000000
Lexile 760L
Trim Size 8 1/4" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2018-10-08
JLG Release Date Jan 2019
Minimum grade 6
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
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