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Great Battles for Boys: WW2 Europe

Joe Giorello
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Great Battles for Boys: WW2 Europe

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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Joe Giorello

Great Battles for Boys: WW2 Europe

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

207

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Europe • 1940s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

9-14 years

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Super Short Summary

Great Battles for Boys: WW2 Europe by Joe Giorello introduces young readers to World War II's pivotal European conflicts. Through person-first storytelling, it covers significant battles, military strategies, and notable figures. Giorello provides engaging insights into historical events, aiming to educate and captivate boys interested in learning about the complexities of the war.

Informative

Adventurous

Inspirational

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

4.6

2,830 ratings

94%

Loved it

3%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Great Battles for Boys: WW2 Europe by Joe Giorello is praised for engaging young readers with its clear, concise storytelling and vivid historical accounts. It effectively introduces WWII concepts in an accessible manner. However, some reviewers note that the text could benefit from more detailed maps and illustrations to enhance understanding. Overall, it's a compelling introduction to wartime history for boys.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Great Battles for Boys: WW2 Europe?

A reader interested in Great Battles for Boys: WW2 Europe would be a young history enthusiast, particularly a preteen to teenage boy, who enjoys engaging, accessible narratives about military history. Fans of the I Survived series by Lauren Tarshis or Who Was? books may find this appealing for its educational yet compelling storytelling.

4.6

2,830 ratings

94%

Loved it

3%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

207

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Europe • 1940s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

9-14 years

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