D-Day Battle on the Beach
D-Day Battle on the Beach by Kate Messner is an illustrated book published by Scholastic Incorporated in 2018. This 160-page work follows Ranger, a time-traveling golden retriever trained in search-and-rescue, as he journeys to Normandy during World War II. The story unfolds on the morning of the D-Day invasion, placing Ranger in the midst of one of history’s most intense battles.
Readers will encounter a vivid narrative that intertwines action and adventure with historical elements. As Ranger navigates the chaos of war, he meets Leo, a Jewish boy in hiding, and Walt, a young African-American soldier in the 320th Balloon Battalion. The book explores themes of bravery and survival against the backdrop of military conflict, featuring the challenges faced by both soldiers and civilians during this pivotal moment in history.
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Ranger, the time-traveling golden retriever with search-and-rescue training, heads to Normandy during World War II!
In this adventure, Ranger heads to Normandy on the morning of the D-Day invasion and finds himself in the middle of one of the fiercest battles of World War II. Ranger meets Leo, a Jewish boy who is hiding with a local farmer, and Walt, a young African-American soldier fighting to free France from the Nazis. Walt is in the 320th Balloon Battalion, so it’s his job to help operate the enormous barrage balloons that fly over the American troops, shielding them from enemy planes. It’s pure chaos, with thundering warplanes, falling bombs, and exploding land mines. Will Ranger, Leo, and Walt survive?
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