The War Below
by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch- Item #79Y7 in
- Grades: 5 - 8
- Ages: 10 - 13
- Format: Paperback Book
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When Luka escapes from the Nazis, he vows to find the friend he was forced to leave behind—no matter how long it takes. But first he has to survive!
When Luka escapes from the Nazis, he vows to find the friend he was forced to leave behind—no matter how long it takes. But first he has to survive!
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https://clubs.scholastic.com/the-war-below/9781338277630-rco-us.htmlSummary
The Nazis took Luka from his home in Ukraine and forced him into a labor camp. Now, Luka has smuggled himself out, even though he left behind his dearest friend, Lida. Racing through the mountains, he evades capture by both Nazis and Soviet agents. So when he meets the underground Ukrainian Insurgent Army, he knows that is where he belongs: fighting Nazis and Soviets alike. But the desperate rescues and guerilla raids put Luka back in the line of fire. Can he survive long enough to find Lida again—and make it back home to the father who must be waiting for him?Making Bombs for Hitler author Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch delivers another action-packed story of daring quests and fights for survival. Inspired by true stories, this gripping novel offers a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of war.
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Product Details
- Grades: 5 - 8
- Ages: 10 - 13
- Product Type: Book
- Page Count: 256 pages
- Dimensions: 5 1/4" x 7 5/8"
- Language: English
- Subject & Themes: WWII, Wars & Conflicts, World History
- Genre: Historical Fiction
- ISBN 13: 978-1-338-27763-0