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Sink or Swim

by Steve Watkins
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Inspired by the true story of the youngest boy who served in World War II, Steve Watkins weaves a story of courage in the face of danger and hope in the face of defeat.

It's been a month since the bombing of Pearl Harbor. America is officially at war with Germany and Japan, and everyone wants to do their part. In twelve-year-old Colton's case, that means stepping up at home once his older brother, Danny, ships out with the navy. But before Danny leaves for boot camp, the brothers are fishing on the Atlantic Ocean when Danny's boat is capsized by a Nazi U-boat, nearly killing him.When more U-boats start attacking the next day, Colton realizes just how close the enemy is to American shores. With Danny's life in the balance, Colton does the only thing he can think of to help his family and his country: He steals his brother's enlisting papers and joins up instead.Colton's bold decision leads to a deadly journey. Even if he can keep his age a secret and survive boot camp, he'll have to face Hitler's ruthless submarines. But the longer he's on the seas, the less sure Colton is that he and his shipmates can stop such a relentless enemy . . .
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Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Kindle Book

  • Release date: October 31, 2017

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  • ISBN: 9781338057911
  • File size: 6193 KB
  • Release date: October 31, 2017

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  • ISBN: 9781338057911
  • File size: 6193 KB
  • Release date: October 31, 2017
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Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature Historical Fiction

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:6
Lexile® Measure:1040
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:4-5

Inspired by the true story of the youngest boy who served in World War II, Steve Watkins weaves a story of courage in the face of danger and hope in the face of defeat.

It's been a month since the bombing of Pearl Harbor. America is officially at war with Germany and Japan, and everyone wants to do their part. In twelve-year-old Colton's case, that means stepping up at home once his older brother, Danny, ships out with the navy. But before Danny leaves for boot camp, the brothers are fishing on the Atlantic Ocean when Danny's boat is capsized by a Nazi U-boat, nearly killing him.When more U-boats start attacking the next day, Colton realizes just how close the enemy is to American shores. With Danny's life in the balance, Colton does the only thing he can think of to help his family and his country: He steals his brother's enlisting papers and joins up instead.Colton's bold decision leads to a deadly journey. Even if he can keep his age a secret and survive boot camp, he'll have to face Hitler's ruthless submarines. But the longer he's on the seas, the less sure Colton is that he and his shipmates can stop such a relentless enemy . . .
Expand title description text
Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature Historical Fiction
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Scholastic Inc.

    Kindle Book
    Release date: October 31, 2017

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781338057911
    File size: 6193 KB
    Release date: October 31, 2017

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781338057911
    File size: 6193 KB
    Release date: October 31, 2017

  • Creators
  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English
  • Levels
    ATOS Level: 6
    Lexile® Measure: 1040
    Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    Text Difficulty: 4-5
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