Allies

《Allies》是Alan Gratz所著的一部多視角歷史小說，以二戰期間最著名的諾曼第登陸（D-Day，1944年6月6日）為背景。小說通過六位來自不同國家、不同年齡的青少年士兵和少年角色，展現了盟軍為打敗納粹德國而齊心協力的歷史壯舉。

故事描繪這些少年在戰爭前夕及登陸作戰中的種種挑戰與抉擇，包括他們在海上與陸地面臨的生死關頭、彼此間的友情與合作，以及帶有青春氣息的內心掙扎與勇氣。每個角色的故事相互交織，形成豐富的戰爭視角和人性展現。

全書節奏明快，情感真摯，既有史詩般的戰爭場面，也有細膩動人的個人故事。這本書適合中年級至青少年讀者，讓讀者更深入理解二戰歷史，並感受和平的珍貴與人類的堅韌精神。

"A rousing and humane tribute to D-Day troops" - New York Times Book Review From Alan Gratz, the highly acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of the blockbuster Refugee, comes another thrilling multi-perspective novel, this time centered around D-Day. D-Day, June 6, 1944: the most expansive military endeavor in history. No less than world cooperation would bring down Hitler and the Axis powers.

And so people -- and kids -- across the globe lent their part. From the young US soldiers in the boats to spies in the French countryside, the coordination of thousands came together. Alan Gratz, author of the New York Times bestselling Refugee, explores the necessity of teamwork and heroism in dismantling tyranny in this epic, yet personal, look at D-Day in time for the 75th anniversary of the operation.

PRAISE FOR ALLIES "Both an excellent, inclusive narration of important historical events and a fast-paced, entertaining read." - Kirkus "A tautly paced and multifaceted portrait of the D-Day invasion." - Publishers Weekly "The stories and characters are meticulously researched, honest, and do not avoid the horror of the invasion. As well, despite the historical time setting, the issues the characters face are still timely." - School Library Journal "Gratz manages to provide distinct, complex personalities and a nail-biting plot." - BCCB "This excellent resource will allow teachers to collaborate across both the language arts and history curriculum due to its meditative look at the global scope, outcome, and human costs of war. Highly recommended." - School Library Connection