A Veteran's Story: Experiencing the Battle of D-Day in 1944

Brittany: "I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944" by Lauren Tarshis is an exceptional addition to the "I Survived" series. As an avid reader and history buff, I found this book to be one of the most captivating and well-researched accounts of the historic events surrounding D-Day.

Tarshis masterfully weaves together a captivating narrative centered around the experiences of a young boy named Paul, who finds himself amidst the chaos and danger of one of the most significant battles in human history. Through the eyes of Paul, readers gain a unique perspective on the bravery, resilience, and sacrifices made by the soldiers and civilians involved in the Battle of D-Day.

The author's attention to historical accuracy and detail is commendable. Tarshis seamlessly blends factual information with a compelling story, allowing young readers to both learn and empathize with the characters. The vivid descriptions of the war-torn landscapes, the relentless sounds of gunfire, and the overwhelming fear and uncertainty that surrounded the battle make this book a truly immersive experience.

"I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944" is not only educational but also emotionally charged. It...

United States on Oct 29, 2023

Linda K.: My granddaughter was excited to receive this book.
She has ADHD so I was surprised when she read 9 chapters before taking a break.

United States on Aug 06, 2023

EAndrews: A good book for children to appreciate past historical times and current times.

United Kingdom on Jun 11, 2023

S. Galloway: My son and my 4th grade students love this series. It is educational but also fun to read.

United States on Jan 22, 2023

Renata Maynart SerranoRenata Maynart Serrano: The book arrived with the top of the pages cut, apparently cut with a box cutter.

Canada on Jan 20, 2023

mekal: My son is 9 and this is one of the first books he's picked up and read without me having to encourage him to read something. 5 stars for that alone.

I've only read the first few chapters myself, and it's got a couple of dark passages, but it is a book about D-Day, so that should not be a surprise. Anyways, if a tiny bit of shock value is what it takes to spark an interest in reading, I think it's totally worth it.

United States on Oct 02, 2022

thorsprincess: I have not read this book, but I’ve read a few others in this series with my granddaughter. She came to visit me at almost age eleven, struggling with reading and undiagnosed learning difficulties. She was embarrassed and frustrated and ready to give up. She was definitely not reading for any pleasure! She had tried reading children’s fiction with some help, but the stories didn’t hold her interest—even when I read them to her. I worked with her every day for three months using a 3rd grade curriculum, doing lessons aloud, practicing spelling, vocabulary, reading (and arithmetic!) in colorful and well-organized workbooks. It became obvious that she preferred non-fiction or stories of survival and adventure. Our first trip to the library nearly made me cry. She simply wouldn’t look at books. They were too intimidating. We went to the bookstore, where she found these books in the edge of the children’s section. We read the first two aloud—taking turns reading. By the third, she was doing all the reading herself. I’ve sent her many of these books since then. She loves them and now enjoys reading for pleasure. As well, she has become quite a scholar. I recommend these...

United States on Jun 23, 2022

BGreen: Great to get boys into reading.

United Kingdom on Apr 19, 2022

staffan ohlson: this was an amazing book! i am 11 years old and i love lauren tarshis's books and i survived series… i love reading about historical fiction and the wars and disasters that happeed long before . i am so grateful that i didnt go through disasters or wars in my life .!!! i highy recommend this book for all ages above 9. once i started to read it ,… i couldnt stop! be ready for a really exciting book !!!!!

India on Jul 02, 2020

mariavicente: I bought this for one of my Godchildren and he read this in no time at all. He loved it and found it educational on a level that was easy to understand.

Canada on Jun 15, 2020