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Allies — Content Guide for Parents

By Alan GratzScholastic Press2019ISBN 9781338245721322 pages
Allies

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

A New York Times bestseller!Alan Gratz, bestselling author of Refugee, weaves a stunning array of voices and stories into an epic tale of teamwork in the face of tyranny -- and how just one day can change the world.

June 6, 1944: The Nazis are terrorizing Europe, on their evil quest to conquer the world. The only way to stop them? The biggest, most top-secret operation ever, with the Allied nations coming together to storm German-occupied France.Welcome to D-Day.Dee, a young U.S. soldier, is on a boat racing toward the French coast. And Dee -- along with his brothers-in-arms -- is terrified. He feels the weight of World War II on his shoulders.But Dee is not alone. Behind enemy lines in France, a girl named Samira works as a spy, trying to sabotage the German army. Meanwhile, paratrooper James leaps from his plane to join a daring midnight raid. And in the thick of battle, Henry, a medic, searches for lives to save.In a breathtaking race against time, they all must fight to complete their high-stakes missions. But with betrayals and deadly risks at every turn, can the Allies do what it takes to win?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Allies appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book contains depictions of violence related to the D-Day invasion, including descriptions of death and injury among soldiers. It addresses themes of racism and prejudice, indicating that characters face violence in a historical context. The violence is described as intense but not gratuitous. The book includes intense and frightening situations related to the D-Day invasion, which may be scary for younger readers. The characters experience fear in the face of battle, contributing to a tense atmosphere.

  • Does Allies have violence?

    The book contains depictions of violence related to the D-Day invasion, including descriptions of death and injury among soldiers. It addresses themes of racism and prejudice, indicating that characters face violence in a historical context. The violence is described as intense but not gratuitous.

  • Does Allies have scary content?

    The book includes intense and frightening situations related to the D-Day invasion, which may be scary for younger readers. The characters experience fear in the face of battle, contributing to a tense atmosphere.

  • Does Allies have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results reference a character's cultural background but do not include any religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does Allies have racial/cultural content?

    The narrative addresses themes of racism and prejudice, particularly through the experiences of characters who face discrimination during the war. The book highlights the diversity of the characters and their struggles against societal biases.

  • Does Allies have profanity?

    The book includes some mild profanity, with reports of religious exclamations and mild obscenities. However, the use of language is not extensive enough to detract from the story.

  • Does Allies have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The search results reference climate change in relation to other works by the author but do not indicate any connection to 'Allies'.

  • Does Allies have sexual identity?

    There is no sexual content in the book. The search results mention mild profanity but do not indicate any sexual themes or scenes.

  • Does Allies have gender roles?

    The book features strong female characters, such as Monique, who defy traditional gender roles by actively participating in the war effort. This representation suggests a critique of gender norms during the historical period.

  • Does Allies have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book. The search results focus on general discussions about LGBTQ+ allies and activism, which are not relevant to the content of 'Allies'.