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Historical Fiction - Grenade

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Book Synopsis: Here it is! The hugely anticipated follow-up to Gratz's NYT bestselling, critically acclaimed phenomenon REFUGEE. This is another searing and heart-pounding look at kids making their way through war. A New York Times bestseller! It's 1945, and the world is in the grip of war. Hideki lives on the island of Okinawa, near Japan. When WWII crashes onto his shores, Hideki is drafted into the Blood and Iron Student Corps to fight for the Japanese army. He is handed a grenade and a set of instructions: Don't come back until you've killed an American soldier. Ray, a young American Marine, has just landed on Okinawa. He doesn't know what to expect -- or if he'll make it out alive. He just knows that the enemy is everywhere. Hideki and Ray each fight their way across the island, surviving heart-pounding ambushes and dangerous traps. But when the two of them collide in the middle of the battle, the choices they make in that instant will change everything. From the acclaimed author of Refugee comes this high-octane story of how fear can tear us apart, and how hope can tie us back together.

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Are you ready for an unforgettable journey through the chaos of war? Introducing "Grenade," the highly anticipated follow-up to the New York Times bestselling phenomenon REFUGEE. Immerse yourself in this heart-pounding tale of kids navigating their way through the horrors of WWII. From the moment you open its pages, you'll be captivated by the gripping storyline and the searing emotions experienced by our young protagonists.

Step into the year 1945, as the world wrestles in the clutches of war. Join Hideki, a teenager living on the island of Okinawa, near Japan. When the devastating effects of WWII reach his home, he is forced to join the Blood and Iron Student Corps, fighting for the Japanese army. Armed with a grenade and a set of instructions, Hideki embarks on a harrowing mission—to kill an American soldier. His path crosses with Ray, a young American Marine who has just arrived on Okinawa, unaware of the dangers awaiting him.

Experience the adrenaline rush as Hideki and Ray fight their way across the treacherous island, facing heart-pounding ambushes and deadly traps at every turn. Their encounters will test their strength, courage, and ultimately shape their destinies. When their paths inevitably converge, the choices they make in that pivotal moment will have far-reaching consequences.

Inspired by the author of the critically acclaimed "Refugee," this high-octane tale explores the profound impact of fear, while reminding us that hope can be the thread that binds us together. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride of emotions, as you witness the power of resilience and the strength of the human spirit.

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