Alan Gratz is doing his small part. The author of several military-themed books for young readers, Gratz has written a rousing and humane tribute to D-Day troops in his latest novel, ALLIES ...

In "Allies," as in previous books such as "Grenade" and "Refugee," Gratz consistently depicts an age-appropriate view of the reality of war in human terms both tragic and heroic. Alan Gratz will ...

Books by authors like Nielsen and Alan Gratz have hit bestseller lists ... up in the American invasion of his home island, and “Allies,” inspired by real events at D-Day.