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Pages
270
Published
2018
Language
English

Synopsis

On the brink of the Battle of Okinawa, fourteen-year-old Hideki is thrust into the conflict, armed with grenades and a desperate order to kill. Torn between duty and a deep desire to find his lost family, Hideki's journey across the war-torn island becomes a harrowing test of survival. His path ultimately leads him to an unexpected encounter with a young American marine, forcing a choice that will forever alter the course of his young life.

About the author

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Alan Gratz

Alan Gratz has wanted to be a writer ever since he was a kid. He went to the University of Tennessee to study creative writing, and ten years and more than sixty-five rejections later he was finally able to get his very first book published. Now Alan is the author of fifteen books for young readers, many of which have won state awards, appeared on the New York Times bestseller list, and been voted their favorite book of the year by students and librarians. ([source][1]) Photo by Wes Stitt...

Characters

HidekiProtagonist
Father RaySupporting
American marineSupporting
All characters in Grenade