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A review by dale_kooyenga
Allies by Alan Gratz
5.0
I was turned on to these book's as a result of a recommendation from my 6th Grade son. I read Refugees and enjoyed the book so much I picked up this one as well. I prefer Refugee, but this book is also outstanding and Gratz is doing a great service to our history and youth by writing these historical fiction books.
Gratz in particular touches on social issues in his historical fictions, but it's presented in a way that is historically accurate and not pushing an agenda. In particular, this book does a great job of exploring the injustice perpetrated against America's black service members while at the same time the American black Soldier demonstrated his loyalty, courage and tremendous contribution to the war effort. Similar to Refugee, the book also speaks the the contributions immigrants have made to our great Nation. I've read many books on D=Day and Gratz captures the horrors of the operation and the importance of the sacrifice.
Gratz in particular touches on social issues in his historical fictions, but it's presented in a way that is historically accurate and not pushing an agenda. In particular, this book does a great job of exploring the injustice perpetrated against America's black service members while at the same time the American black Soldier demonstrated his loyalty, courage and tremendous contribution to the war effort. Similar to Refugee, the book also speaks the the contributions immigrants have made to our great Nation. I've read many books on D=Day and Gratz captures the horrors of the operation and the importance of the sacrifice.