104 pages • 3 hours read
Alan GratzGrenade
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Grenade by Alan Gratz is lauded for its intense, fast-paced narrative and compelling historical context. Readers appreciate the well-developed characters and the emotional depth of the story. However, some critics find the violence too graphic for younger audiences. Overall, the novel receives praise for its gripping portrayal of World War II.
Who Should Read Grenade?
Fans of tense, historical fiction like The Book Thief by Markus Zusak or Refugee by Alan Gratz will be gripped by Grenade. Ideal for readers aged 9-12 who are interested in World War II stories and themes of survival, courage, and empathy, it offers a poignant, action-packed narrative.
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