HEROES

HEROES by Alan Gratz

Just in time for Memorial Day, Alan Gratz's newest book, Heroes, focuses on the attack at Pearl Harbor.

Frank and Stanley are best friends whose fathers are both stationed at Pearl Harbor. On December 7 the boys are on the USS Utah enjoying a tour when the unthinkable happens. What they assume at first to be drills and maneuverability practices quickly turns out to be the Japanese attacking the mighty lineup of ships in Battleship Row. They are quickly thrust into the midst of chaos and panic which forces both of them to deal with a battle themselves. Frank deals with intense fear due to an incident in his past where he was bitten by a dog. Stanley is Japanese American, and even though his father is in the US military, he is looked at as part of the enemy. Both will be tested heavily in the days that follow, but through the testing they will both have the opportunity to emerge as HEROES.

HEADS UP- There are a couple of profanities.