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geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'D-Day: Untold stories of the Normandy Landings inspired by 20 real-life people' with words by Michael Noble and pictures by Alexander Mostov is a picture book about real events leading up to D-Day.
Starting with the people who planned, invaded, defended, and reported, the story of D-Day is told. Every aspect leading up and through the invasion is accompanied by a two page illustration, a picture representing someone in that phase, and text and additional information about what happened to the person after the war. Both sides of the war are represented, although more from the Allies than the Axis. There are men and women from quite a few different countries.
I really liked how well this was laid out. The illustrations are fantastic. The way the story is written is in the present tense, so it makes the story feel more alive. This was a pretty good read for younger readers who might like history.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing - Wide Eyed Editions, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
Starting with the people who planned, invaded, defended, and reported, the story of D-Day is told. Every aspect leading up and through the invasion is accompanied by a two page illustration, a picture representing someone in that phase, and text and additional information about what happened to the person after the war. Both sides of the war are represented, although more from the Allies than the Axis. There are men and women from quite a few different countries.
I really liked how well this was laid out. The illustrations are fantastic. The way the story is written is in the present tense, so it makes the story feel more alive. This was a pretty good read for younger readers who might like history.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Quarto Publishing - Wide Eyed Editions, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
4.0
It has been 75 years, come June 6, 2019, since D-Day. Many of the people who participated are in their 90s and 100s, so the stories are leaving us, the living stories. So, a book like this, that gets down to the personal level, with personal stories is important to telling the story.
By choosing real people and their stories, we learn how this very important moment in World War II affected them.
This is a good resource to have on hand, to introduce D-Day and World War II. Highly recommended for libraries and schools as a way to get children interested in learning about this moment in time.
Thanks to Netgallay for making this book available for an honest review.
By choosing real people and their stories, we learn how this very important moment in World War II affected them.
This is a good resource to have on hand, to introduce D-Day and World War II. Highly recommended for libraries and schools as a way to get children interested in learning about this moment in time.
Thanks to Netgallay for making this book available for an honest review.
gothicvamperstein's review against another edition
4.0
This is a great illustrated non-fiction book for young kids. It combines illustrations with actual photographs of people in the battle on both sides, with everything from soldiers to nurses and a lot in between. The book includes women as well, in addition to quickly touch upon segregation in the US. The glossary in the back will aid kids if/when they come across a word they are unfamiliar with, which was a nice touch. I honestly think this book would work great as a teaching tool with young kids.
duchessofreadin's review against another edition
5.0
If you have a child interested in military history, you have to grab this book! Great attention to detail, and full of facts and illustrations.. we spent an hour in heaven going through this book! Complete with maps and more!
Get to know some of the names behind the D-Day invasion, and fall back into history!
My kids LOVED this book! I think this is one that we are going to have to get a copy of. My boys are enthralled with anything military related and spent a good amount of time going through this book and finding something new each time.
Get to know some of the names behind the D-Day invasion, and fall back into history!
My kids LOVED this book! I think this is one that we are going to have to get a copy of. My boys are enthralled with anything military related and spent a good amount of time going through this book and finding something new each time.
raoionna's review against another edition
3.0
This was a good book to share with my middle schooler about a war that impacted her grandparents.
Thank you to Netgalley for the free arc in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to Netgalley for the free arc in exchange for an honest review.
aimeedarsreads's review against another edition
5.0
D-Day: Untold Stories of the Normandy Landings by Michael Noble is a fabulous history book for children ages about eight to ten. Told through the stories of diverse participants such as Major-General Percy Hobart, an engineering wizard, Stanley Hollis VC, awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery during the fighting, Waverly Bernard Woodson, Jr., a brave African-American medic, and journalist Martha Gellhorn, the only woman among the invasion force, the book provides a personal and up-close view of this critical World War II turning point.
Each spread in the book contains an historical photograph and a box with a brief first person “autobiography” against a beautiful full-page illustration highlighting the action. Every time I look at the book, I see a new detail! Easy to follow and engaging text explains the theme of the spread, paratroopers and their role in the invasion, or the importance of journalists, for example. Finally, the page updates the reader on the person’s life after the war.
The personal stories are arranged in such a way that they seamlessly tell the story of D-Day from early planning to right after the invasion. Noble includes many different roles, from generals to weather forecasters to front line soldiers and medics. Additionally, he has made an effort to include women and people of color as well as individuals fighting for the Germans.
The text is not sensational or overly graphic, but given the subject matter, does discuss injuries and death. While the most challenging word for readers of this age might be “emplacements,” there is a two-page glossary with this and other terms with which kids may be unfamiliar.
For children in this age range who are interested in history, D-Day is an absolute must. It is also a very valuable addition to any school or public library. Once more, did I say how much I loved Alexander Mostov’s illustrations?
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group / Wide Eyed Editions for an advance reading copy in exchange for an honest review.
Each spread in the book contains an historical photograph and a box with a brief first person “autobiography” against a beautiful full-page illustration highlighting the action. Every time I look at the book, I see a new detail! Easy to follow and engaging text explains the theme of the spread, paratroopers and their role in the invasion, or the importance of journalists, for example. Finally, the page updates the reader on the person’s life after the war.
The personal stories are arranged in such a way that they seamlessly tell the story of D-Day from early planning to right after the invasion. Noble includes many different roles, from generals to weather forecasters to front line soldiers and medics. Additionally, he has made an effort to include women and people of color as well as individuals fighting for the Germans.
The text is not sensational or overly graphic, but given the subject matter, does discuss injuries and death. While the most challenging word for readers of this age might be “emplacements,” there is a two-page glossary with this and other terms with which kids may be unfamiliar.
For children in this age range who are interested in history, D-Day is an absolute must. It is also a very valuable addition to any school or public library. Once more, did I say how much I loved Alexander Mostov’s illustrations?
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group / Wide Eyed Editions for an advance reading copy in exchange for an honest review.
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