Praise for Heroes: A Novel of Pearl Harbor : * "Gratz does his usual splendid job of creating the visceral drama of battle alongside fully realized characters. He handles the theme of heroism well, while not straying into the didactic, and is especially good at depicting the enduring friendship of the two boys as, together, they experience the date that will live in infamy." -- Booklist , starred review "Vivid. fast-paced. The humanity of the characters and the on-the-ground perspective evoke sympathy for those who perished in the attack. A propulsive wartime story with an earnest protagonist at its heart." -- Kirkus Reviews "[A] gripping, well-researched account of courage and friendship. powerful.

" -- Publishers Weekly Praise for Allies : * "A tour de force of war fiction." -- Booklist , starred review * "Both an excellent, inclusive narration of important historical events and a fast-paced, entertaining read." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "A tautly paced and multifaceted portrait. This gripping novel offers memorable insights into the contributions and alliances of everyday people." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "A vivid and detailed snapshot of the D-Day Invasion from multiple complex and diverse characters. meticulously researched [and] honest." -- School Library Journal , starred review Praise for Two Degrees : A New York Times bestseller An ABA Indie Bestseller A USA Today Bestseller A Junior Library Guild Selection A Barnes & Noble Best Book of the Year An Amazon Best Book of the Month "A Hollywood thriller of a book. essential for this moment.

" -- The New York Times "Gratz renders pulse-pounding ecological tales and high-stakes calamity with the brisk pacing of a thriller. gripping [and] timely." -- Publishers Weekly "Gratz plunges his middle schoolers into desperate, life-threatening straits in three wildly dangerous scenarios. delivered with wrenching, dramatic urgency." -- Kirkus Reviews "A seamless, thrilling adventure. important." -- Booklist.