Soldier Boys
Soldier Boys by Dean Hughes is a reprint edition published by Simon and Schuster on July 21, 2015. This 240-page book presents a tense and thought-provoking narrative set during World War II, exploring the complex nature of heroism through the experiences of two young boys on opposing sides of the conflict. Spencer Morgan, a sixteen-year-old from Utah, leaves high school to train as a paratrooper, while fifteen-year-old Dieter Hedrick rises through the ranks of the German army, driven by a desire for honor and respect.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of the motivations and fears that propel both Spence and Dieter into the chaos of war. As they confront the realities of battle, the story delves into themes of bravery and the personal stakes involved in their fight for recognition. The book falls within the genres of juvenile fiction, action and adventure, and historical military narratives, making it a relevant choice for young adult readers interested in the complexities of war and the journey to self-discovery amidst conflict.
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This tense and thought-provoking World War II story, from the acclaimed author of Missing in Action and Search and Destroy, examines what it truly means to be a hero.
Spencer Morgan and Dieter Hedrick are on opposite sides of the war, but they’re fighting for the same things: honor and respect.
At the age of fifteen, Dieter’s blind devotion gets him promoted from Hitler Youth into the German army. Dieter is determined to prove his allegiance and bravery all costs.
Spence, just sixteen, drops out of his Utah high school to begin training as a paratrooper. He’s seen how boys who weren’t much in high school can come home heroes, and Spence wants to prove to his friends and family that he really can be something.
Both Spence and Dieter fear the war will end too soon—that they won’t get the chance to prove themselves. But when they finally see the action they were hoping for, it’s like nothing they ever could have imagined.
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