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. Having earned accolades, promotions and the right to go home to america at the conclusion of the previous book, rio, frangie and rainy decide to stay for this arc was provided by the publisher via. It is written from the viewpoint of three girls, rio richlin, frangie marr, and rainy schulterman. The story left me wanting more and im not sure if i can wait so long for the next book. It is a masterpiece of pacing, with the laconic speed of. 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. Raised in a military family, he attended ten schools in. Michael grant created an alternative history in which women were allowed to enter the army and fight alongside the men on the front lines in europe. He has written over 160 books, though most are as a coauthor with his wife.
As the fate of the world hangs in the balance, they will discover the roles that define them on the front lines. Michael grant born july 26, 1954 is an american author of young adult fiction. Front lines series book 2 michael grant author 2017 purple hearts front lines series book 3 michael grant author 2018 series. The book follows rio, a soldier, frangie, the medic and rainy, the intelligence as they go through the ordeals of war. Lines of departure frontlines book 2 by marko kloos audiobook part 1 duration. Michael grant s ya alternate history of world war ii pitches women into the front line, integrating real battles notably kasserine pass with fictional events in a standard war tale that follows the characters from basic training to first campaign with the. Just as classic war novels demonstrate how war can reveal common humanity, grant s exploration of women in battle is no different. An epic tale of historical reimagining, perfect for fans of code name verity and salt to the sea courage, sacrifice, and fear have lead rio, frangie, and rainy through front line battles in north africa. 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. Front lines is the first novel in the soldier girl series by author michael grant.
Shelve front lines series michael grant collection 3 books bundle with gift journal. Raised in a military family, he attended ten schools in five states, as well as three schools in france. Michael anderle dont cross this line the kurtherian gambit book 14 audiobook. Soothing music for meditation, healing therapy, deep sleeping duration. Silver stars as previously stated is the sequel to front lines, an alternative wwii novel where women, soldier girls, can serve in the us army.
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. They will fight the greatest war the world has ever known. Dont miss silver stars, the second book in the front lines series. Shes smart, compassionate, religious and ambitious. Michael grant author of front lines, the gone series, the messenger of fear series, and the magnificent twelve series, has spent much of his life on the move. Front lines series michael grant collection 3 books bundle. New york times bestselling author michael grant unleashes the gritty and powerful conclusion to the front line series and evokes the brutal truth of world war ii. Michael grant s ya alternate history of world war ii pitches women into the front line, integrating real battles notably kasserine pass with fictional events in a standard war tale that follows the characters from basic training to first campaign with the usual trauma and development inbetween. 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.
Rio, frangie and rainy will delight fans of the hunger games katniss everdeen. In this skillfully imagined alternate history, grant the messenger of. To describe front lines as fun perhaps gives the wrong impression, dealing as it does with big issues like misogyny, racism, and war, but grant achieves an admirable balance between seriousness and entertainment, ultimately producing a seriesstarter which perfectly engages the reader. 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. Michael grant created a beautifully written war novel that displays the realities of american society during a war. A world book day book 2017, silver stars, front lines.
Overall, i thoroughly enjoyed front lines and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys history or historical fiction. Editions of front lines by michael grant goodreads. By michael grant front lines by michael grant 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. An epic tale of historical reimagining, perfect for fans of code name verity and salt to the sea courage, sacrifice, and fear have lead rio, frangie, and rainy through front line battles in north africa and sicily, and. 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. Michael grant gives us a magnificent alternate history that feels so real and right and true it seems impossible that it wasnt. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Racism, profanity, sexual violence, and wartime horrors are presented bluntly and.
A world book day book 2017 rio richlin doesnt have superpowers. Here we have some cool and interesting videos dealing with army training, propaganda, race and gender in the 1940s and some video dealing with the war more generally. The history is illuminating and fascinating, but where grant excels even more is in the immersive storytelling and compelling bonds among the multifaceted characters. An epic tale of historical reimagining, perfect for fans of code name verity and salt to the sea courage, sacrifice, and fear have lead rio, frangie, and rainy through front line battles in. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. In telling the stories of three very different teen girls, author michael grant squarely confronts the vulgar truths of the times. 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. Front lines series michael grant collection 3 books bundle with gift journal includes titles in this collection. Shed like to become a doctor, but she is realistic about the long odds facing a black female in the 1940s. A court decision makes women subject to the draft and eligible for service. Printz honorwinning author of grasshopper jungle what if american women had fought alongside men in world war ii. Grant is the sole author of the gone series, the bzrk series, the messenger of fear series, and 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. Front lines is a masterpiece of speculative story crafting.
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