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Nov 19, 2009 Valerie rated it it was amazing

Recommended to Valerie by: Cara

Yes! A book that is really worth information technology. This is why I love historical fiction so much. You lot get to see the real heroes even if information technology is fictional. People who are made up, but may very well exist like many of those who were in that location. The book is post-obit a young American farm boy by the name of Henry Forrester who is the youngest pilot around. It may be in an American's point of view but it is clear that it was to show how much the French Resistance worked during WWII.

Henry is one of the best pilots, but do

Yes! A volume that is actually worth it. This is why I love historical fiction and then much. You get to see the existent heroes even if it is fictional. People who are fabricated up, simply may very well exist like many of those who were in that location. The volume is following a young American farm boy past the name of Henry Forrester who is the youngest airplane pilot around. Information technology may be in an American'south betoken of view simply it is clear that it was to evidence how much the French Resistance worked during WWII.

Henry is one of the best pilots, but don't let that fool you lot. He spends virtually all the book on solid footing hiding from Nazi soldiers later his plane crashes. And Henry finds himself in the thick of Nazi occupied France, where there is distrust and secrets at every turn. Not even those that want him alive say much to him and having a terrible accent he tin can't exercise much with a disguise.

As in about historical fiction Henry's story draws out a sadness from stories of others who take lost and stories of unfairness. With Henry you see just what people are capable of and this goes both ways. He makes friends and loses some. Through all the hiding, all the secrets, all the torture and waiting Henry can merely keep sane by memories of home and the hope that one mean solar day he may become back.

Henry wants so much to live, not only for himself and the ones he loves, but too in a way for the ones who risked their lives to save his for a cause greater than any one of them. Simply in a way that the individual is not forgotten, not by Henry they aren't. And with how much he is transferred, then captured, and so condom, and captured again Henry has to use all his will he tin get to button through. It became an nigh humid frustration even for me and I was just reading it.

But through all this frustration I tin can say I believe it is worth it. Considering information technology makes the end just the near perfect moment.

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Nov 22, 2008 David rated it liked it

I read this book to assistance with my son's high school English assignment. Information technology's targeted to a teen or young developed audience, and tells a good story about an American bomber pilot who is shot down over Alsace during Globe State of war Ii. The book details his struggle to return to freedom, aided past a series of sincere local sympathizers and members of the French resistance move. While somewhat romanticized, it gives a behind-the-scenes look at the efforts of those who fought against the Nazi invaders. The I read this book to aid with my son's high school English language assignment. Information technology's targeted to a teen or young adult audition, and tells a good story about an American bomber pilot who is shot down over Alsace during World State of war II. The book details his struggle to render to freedom, aided past a series of sincere local sympathizers and members of the French resistance movement. While somewhat romanticized, information technology gives a behind-the-scenes look at the efforts of those who fought against the Nazi invaders. The soldier is captured twice past the Germans and tortured, and other German language wartime atrocities are described. The purpose of the novel seems to be to celebrate and recognize acts of kindness and heroism in the midst of the struggles of conflict. ...more than

The story of a young Virginian airplane pilot shot down during WW2 and his experiences while he tried to go far back to Allied territory.

Sep 14, 2015 Samantha rated it really liked information technology

Through the eyes of Henry Forrester, average American teenager, readers of Under a State of war Torn Sky are taken up into the skies over Europe and deep into the trenches of the French Resistance during World State of war 2. This is a novel that does not need to be praised with the condition that it is a keen read "for YA." Readers of any age tin acquire nearly the heart-wrenching experiences of this young bomber pilot and exist absorbed by his story.

The author created this fictional story based on the first manus

Through the optics of Henry Forrester, average American teenager, readers of Nether a War Torn Sky are taken up into the skies over Europe and deep into the trenches of the French Resistance during World War 2. This is a novel that does not need to exist praised with the condition that information technology is a peachy read "for YA." Readers of whatever historic period can acquire about the center-wrenching experiences of this immature bomber pilot and be captivated by his story.

The author created this fictional story based on the beginning mitt accounts of her own father and his friends. Sharing these experiences is not something that all veterans are willing to do, and, as time goes past, less are around to do so. That makes this novel even more impressive, and it reads much like a personal memoir. The gritty truth of running from the Nazi's is presented realistically while still being appropriate for younger readers. In fact, I feel that many of them would benefit from agreement what people their age went through and are capable of. (We expect so piddling from our teenagers these days, but that's some other story.)

There is lilliputian that Henry Forrester does not go through from the time his aeroplane is shot downwardly over German occupied France. He meets amazing people, loses friends, has to make impossible choices, and is forced to proceed moving without the opportunity to detect whether those who dare to help him live or die. Henry himself is a somewhat naive Virginia farm boy, who is quickly hardened by what he experiences. He struggles to alive by the principles that he has been raised past in the face of inhuman cruelty. In him, information technology is piece of cake to see millions of young men merely like him, many of whom never made information technology abode.

Since my granddad was a airplane pilot in WWII, I capeesh and savour stories like this that bring to life the daily hardships and concerns of men that weren't expected to alive for more than 16 missions. This book is a wonderful one for younger readers who want to learn about WWII. I would as well recommend And Some Fell on Stony Ground as a somewhat deeper look into the mind of an RAF pilot.

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Tense YA activeness/adventure story about downed World State of war II American airplane pilot and the civilians of the French Resistance who risk all to save him. The young principal character works through some erstwhile hurts from his father as he spends his days hiding, fearing, fighting. The folks who help him are kind and brave and so real. Hopeful, sad & satisfying. Not bad read! The best part—the story is based on the experiences of the author's father!

When Henry's plane is shot down behind enemy lines during WWII, he must depend on the help of strangers to try and make his style to safety. I take ever enjoyed learning well-nigh WWII, so this book was a good mode of getting into the mind of a soldier. At the outset of the story, Henry is idealistic and adept hearted. Past the end, Henry remains good hearted, but he has seen the worst in people. I feel like this is a good representation of what happened to many young men during that war, and all wars.
When Henry'southward aeroplane is shot downwardly behind enemy lines during WWII, he must depend on the help of strangers to endeavor and make his style to safety. I have always enjoyed learning about WWII, so this book was a good fashion of getting into the heed of a soldier. At the kickoff of the story, Henry is idealistic and good hearted. By the end, Henry remains good hearted, only he has seen the worst in people. I feel similar this is a expert representation of what happened to many immature men during that war, and all wars.
When I was in high schoolhouse, I got to go to France with my great uncle who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day during WWII. Information technology was an incredible feel and this volume allowed me to relive that experience and think about all my uncle went through while he was there. I accept ever had enormous respect for the soldiers of that war and everything they went through, and this book reinforced and strengthened that feeling. What I specially liked, however, is that it did not glorify state of war. Some books and movies make war out to be something great, when it is really quire horrible.
Some of the talking in this volume is in French or German, ii languages I tin can't speak. However, information technology was kind of fun to try and effigy out what they were proverb based on context clues and what the words looked like. Elliot knows almost of her readers do not know those languages, so even if y'all can't figure out what they are saying, you don't miss out on the story. I remember it allows the reader to see how hard information technology was for Henry when he knew no High german and only a picayune bit of French. ...more than

Another adept fictional world war ii story! This 1 is excellent and suitable for a variety of ages. Although exciting, there is nothing to violent or gruesome for younger readers (even age 8). HOWEVER, unfortunately there are inappropriate allusions in this book which brand information technology absolutely unfit for younger readers. Every bit an adult, I found certain things in this book oddly unnecessary and not in keeping with the otherwise family unit-friendly book. The author wanted to present the reality of the situation Some other skillful fictional world war 2 story! This one is splendid and suitable for a variety of ages. Although exciting, in that location is zip to violent or gruesome for younger readers (even age viii). HOWEVER, unfortunately there are inappropriate allusions in this volume which arrive absolutely unfit for younger readers. Equally an developed, I found certain things in this book oddly unnecessary and not in keeping with the otherwise family-friendly volume. The author wanted to present the reality of the situation a pure-minded immature farm boy would feel when thrown into the army with men of lesser moral standards. Thus, the author included crude jokes and allusions not simply in one case, only several times. This is not appropriate for younger readers and I recommend reading aloud or skipping this book.
I did like the story, specially because information technology centered around the French resistance. In that location was a good amount of French in this book which I enjoyed reading. (notation: for those who don't know French, each time the situation or conversation is explained).
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3.v stars. I'm glad to take read this shortly after I read The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah as this book is about an American B-24 pilot who ends upwards in Nazi occupied French republic and receives assistance from the French Resistance. It had the feel of a companion book to The Nightingale since ane of the sisters in that book helped pilots become to safety as part of her role in the French Resistance so it was like seeing the other side of the story. I actually liked the master character, young and idealistic H 3.v stars. I'thou glad to have read this shortly after I read The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah as this book is about an American B-24 pilot who ends upwards in Nazi occupied France and receives assistance from the French Resistance. It had the feel of a companion book to The Nightingale since 1 of the sisters in that book helped pilots get to safety equally part of her role in the French Resistance then it was like seeing the other side of the story. I really liked the main graphic symbol, young and idealistic Henry, a farm boy from Virginia. As the story progressed, I saw a lot of growth in his grapheme every bit he goes through many trials on his journey to freedom. I will be reading the sequel to this book, chosen A Troubled Peace, which finds Henry returning to France to notice Pierre, a young male child who helped him in this book. ...more

May 29, 2018 Derek Louden rated it it was amazing

This review has been hidden considering it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. The book under a war-torn heaven is almost a WWII pilot named Henry. Henry is shot downwardly over a unnamed town. He is found by an old schoolteacher who brings him to a hospital. He is and then supposed to be brought to a Swiss Pw army camp, but he escapes the train with the help of a fellow member of the French resistance. He then meets a woman called Madame Gaulloise. She lives in a spacious mansion, but must sell her heirlooms for money. Henry then goes to a farm, where he meets a boy named Pierre. Nonetheless, Nazis r The book under a war-torn sky is virtually a WWII pilot named Henry. Henry is shot downwardly over a unnamed town. He is found by an onetime schoolteacher who brings him to a hospital. He is then supposed to be brought to a Swiss Prisoner of war military camp, but he escapes the train with the assistance of a member of the French resistance. He and then meets a woman called Madame Gaulloise. She lives in a spacious mansion, but must sell her heirlooms for coin. Henry then goes to a farm, where he meets a boy named Pierre. However, Nazis raid the subcontract, and Henry must escape with Pierre. He brings Pierre to a church, merely must go out. He joins a maquis resistance group, where he meets his friend Billy, who was as well shot down the same day as Henry. However, the guide betrays them, and Billy is shot dead. The Gestapo utilize h2o torture, attempting to become the names and whereabouts of the resistance members. When Henry regains consciousness, he finds himself bound to a chair. The Gestapo officer brings in a large Doberman. Henry manages to tame the dog and attempts to escape, but is caught. He is so taken to a machine where he will exist transported to a prison house camp. He manages to kill the officer and commuter with a gun he grabs from the officer during a plow. He runs equally long as he can. He lives the life of a fugitive, stealing what he can. Then 1 day, he meets a girl chosen Claudette, who takes him to a maquis resistance group. Claudette carries a deep hatred for the Germans, and vows to impale them all. Claudette loves a man called André, who tragically is killed. Henry likes her, and doesn't know why until he realized that she reminds him of his honey interest Patsy, back in the states. One 24-hour interval, the group receives word that Paris has been reached by allied forces. Henry takes Claudette and they go out for Saulieu. On the mode, Henry sees Germans, and must distract them while Claudette flees. He is captured and will exist shot. An old veteran is the one who will shoot him, buts shoots into the heaven to let Henry to escape. Henry so finds Americans and gets dorsum to his home in time for thanksgiving dinner. ...more than

Jul 11, 2019 Joey rated it really liked it

I definitely enjoyed this. I wasn't crazy about Henry's character at all at first, only it was interesting to watch him grow, learn, and mature, and by the end I really liked him. I was invested the unabridged time, and while the writing wasn't my favorite, it wasn't bad and easy to follow. I'1000 glad I picked this up!

Sep 22, 2017 Linda Russo rated it actually liked information technology

This is quite a powerful volume. Nothing is glossed over. War is hell and torture and killing are part of it. And then there is the astonishing courage of the French Resistance fighters, from the very youngest to the elderly.

April 23, 2018 Sherry Guice rated it information technology was amazing

My 8th graders take LOVED this book and enjoyed learning about WWII via the main character'due south experiences. Lots of practiced reading lessons tin be taught besides...use of context clues, characterization, real events in historical fiction, etc... My 8th graders take LOVED this book and enjoyed learning well-nigh WWII via the main character's experiences. Lots of good reading lessons tin can be taught too...use of context clues, label, existent events in historical fiction, etc... ...more

Mar 17, 2018 Hanna rated it it was astonishing

The book started off slow. But, once you got into information technology, information technology was really good

Very decent war fiction. Probably a YA read...thumbs upwardly tho

Apr 11, 2009 Katherine rated it it was amazing

Recommended to Katherine by: Edie Ching

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Wow!

I read this considering the author is coming to speak in my class this week. I chose this item novel because I thought it might be useful for a project I'chiliad doing on youth in times of war (Annie Betwixt the States also sounded interesting, merely at 544 pages it was a bit long to add to my current reading list).

I read this in one sitting. The danger that Henry and his saviors faced was very brilliant to me. That he had to blindly trust so many people and often was left with no thought of who or wha

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I read this because the author is coming to speak in my class this week. I chose this item novel considering I thought it might exist useful for a project I'm doing on youth in times of state of war (Annie Between the states also sounded interesting, just at 544 pages it was a bit long to add to my current reading list).

I read this in one sitting. The danger that Henry and his saviors faced was very vivid to me. That he had to blindly trust so many people and often was left with no idea of who or what he was supposed to be coming together was frightening, especially when the frenchman sent him walking down a path and his only directions were to take the left fork! His parting with Pierre was heartbreaking. It reminded me of many people who I have met on trips and the feeling when nosotros parted that we would never see each other again. But of course, the feeling Henry would have had in that location was so much more intense, because decease was waiting around the corner for everyone.

The ending brought me to tears. How astonishing was the understanding that Henry came to near his father while he was away, and how incredible that his male parent had the same experience while he was gone! As I read that page I actually wondered if his begetter would say something rude to him, but after all Henry had been through, it was just right for his father to break down and show his affection.

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January 22, 2016 Marta Wingler rated it really liked it

I didn't connect with this book for a while, merely, I must say, information technology seemed quite realistic. The characters were engaging, the plot fast paced. Although I'm not normally a fan of state of war stories, I connected emotionally with Henry. Only two existent issues—first, the novel is strewn with French phrases and dialogue, not always explained in context, and I practise non speak French. Secondly, i and only one scene is written from a second character's point of view. That struck me as intrusive. If in that location had been a s I didn't connect with this book for a while, but, I must say, information technology seemed quite realistic. The characters were engaging, the plot fast paced. Although I'm not unremarkably a fan of war stories, I connected emotionally with Henry. Merely two real issues—offset, the novel is strewn with French phrases and dialogue, not always explained in context, and I exercise not speak French. Secondly, one and only one scene is written from a 2d graphic symbol'southward point of view. That struck me as intrusive. If in that location had been a sprinkling of scenes from the home front—even just a couple—I probably would non have felt that way.
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Feb 12, 2009 Jon rated it really liked it

This is a corking book. The fun affair I had while I was reading this book was the different languages the author added in the book were quite interesting. It was by and large German and French. It was weird because these are 2 languages I tin't speak, just I could sympathise what they were saying from the just reading the context and understand what was going on. For case: Oui, les papiers sont parfaits. That is french for, Yeah , papers are perfect. This was one of the easiest ones I figured out by This is a corking book. The fun affair I had while I was reading this volume was the different languages the writer added in the book were quite interesting. It was mostly German and French. It was weird because these are two languages I can't speak, but I could sympathize what they were saying from the just reading the context and understand what was going on. For example: Oui, les papiers sont parfaits. That is french for, Yes , papers are perfect. This was one of the easiest ones I figured out past the context. At that place were sometimes that I had to think a while or read a trivial scrap more to figure out what it ment. ...more than

This review has been hidden considering it contains spoilers. To view it, click hither. Nether a War-Torn Sky, past L.G. Elliott, is a corking volume. I love WW2 fiction and non-fiction, and I would totally recommend information technology to any ane else who does too. Henry Forester, 19 years one-time, from Virginia, joins the American Air Force to fight from a airplane. When his plane is shot, he is forced to parachute into Alsace and is helped to escape past the French Resistance and members of the Maquis. Anyone who enjoys WW2 pilots, escape,or take a chance in Europe should read this volume.I can't wait to read the nex Under a War-Torn Sky, by L.M. Elliott, is a great book. I honey WW2 fiction and non-fiction, and I would totally recommend information technology to any 1 else who does too. Henry Forester, nineteen years old, from Virginia, joins the American Air Force to fight from a plane. When his plane is shot, he is forced to parachute into Alsace and is helped to escape by the French Resistance and members of the Maquis. Anyone who enjoys WW2 pilots, escape,or hazard in Europe should read this book.I tin can't look to read the next one!!📚 ...more than

Based on true accounts, this novel traces a 19 year old Air Force pilot shot down behind enemy lines in Europe just before D Day of World War Ii.. He must survive as he makes his fashion guided by Resistance workers, learning much about evil, violence, goodness, and living. Suspenseful and tear-jerking, with some glancing sexual references (PG only). Positive, with the author's explanations of how much is "true" at the end.

Nov 28, 2010 Debby rated it it was astonishing

I was prompted to read this after seeing Laura Elliott speak at schoolhouse, where I work. She is an awesome speaker and she writes beautifully. I highly recommend this book even if you don't speak French. It was an heady read that never stopped at the end. I didn't want it to end! I am besides happy to know that in that location is a follow up volume! And with my new Kindle I won't have issues finding it! Get Elliott!! I was prompted to read this afterwards seeing Laura Elliott speak at school, where I work. She is an crawly speaker and she writes beautifully. I highly recommend this book fifty-fifty if you don't speak French. Information technology was an exciting read that never stopped at the stop. I didn't want it to finish! I am likewise happy to know that there is a follow up book! And with my new Kindle I won't have issues finding it! Go Elliott!! ...more

Sep 16, 2015 Shelley rated it it was astonishing

1 of the best war books I take read always! Not merely does the book shed light on what life was like for American pilots during World State of war Two but it likewise pays homage to the French resistance motion and the hard piece of work they put in to assist the allies. This book highlights those ordinary people who did what they could to resist the Nazi movement. I highly recommend reading this 1 all the way through and especially the author'south notation at the terminate. No part of this is to exist missed! One of the all-time war books I have read ever! Not but does the book shed light on what life was similar for American pilots during World War Ii but it besides pays homage to the French resistance movement and the hard work they put in to help the allies. This book highlights those ordinary people who did what they could to resist the Nazi movement. I highly recommend reading this one all the way through and peculiarly the author'southward notation at the finish. No part of this is to be missed! ...more

Jun 12, 2010 AlixJamie rated it it was amazing

My first L.One thousand. Elliot book and definitely not my final! A wonderful, very authentic volume nigh WWII. I was defenseless at the start chapter, and was engrossed for generally the whole thing. I can only repeat what the back so aptly said, that, 'It'southward packed with activeness, intrigue, and suspense, but this novel celebrates acts of kindness and heroism without glorifying war.' My first L.Thou. Elliot book and definitely not my last! A wonderful, very authentic book about WWII. I was defenseless at the beginning chapter, and was engrossed for mostly the whole thing. I can simply repeat what the dorsum and then aptly said, that, 'It's packed with activity, intrigue, and suspense, merely this novel celebrates acts of kindness and heroism without glorifying war.' ...more than

February 25, 2015 Marlene rated it really liked it

I don't usually read YA but my daughter recommended this knowing I had enjoyed Code Proper name Verity. Similar Verity this championship is set during WWII. Henry is a pilot whose aeroplane is shot down while on a bombing mission. The story follows his efforts to escape being captured past the Nazis. Fast-moving action and tense situations make this a practiced title to recommend to boys. I don't usually read YA merely my daughter recommended this knowing I had enjoyed Code Name Verity. Like Verity this title is gear up during WWII. Henry is a pilot whose aeroplane is shot downward while on a bombing mission. The story follows his efforts to escape existence captured by the Nazis. Fast-moving action and tense situations make this a good title to recommend to boys. ...more

Jul ten, 2008 HannahBeth rated it did not like it

Granted, there were parts that were a teensy flake ok/exciting, but overall this is a boring story (even put me to sleep at one point), non to mention there's a lot of misuses of the Lord'south name, and a few inappropriate hints. Granted, there were parts that were a teensy bit ok/exciting, but overall this is a boring story (even put me to sleep at one point), not to mention there's a lot of misuses of the Lord'southward name, and a few inappropriate hints. ...more than

Oct 08, 2010 Michelle Chen rated it it was astonishing

It was a fascinating story, a gripping tale. It will shock you lot, and you won't want a thing to do with fighting after reading this. It was a fascinating story, a gripping tale. It will shock y'all, and yous won't desire a thing to do with fighting later reading this. ...more

Apr 28, 2015 Emma rated information technology it was astonishing

I read this in fifth grade ohmygosh. But I'one thousand like 99% sure this is why I love hisfic so much today. I read this in 5th grade ohmygosh. But I'm like 99% sure this is why I love hisfic so much today. ...more

May 08, 2017 Tristan rated it liked it

In Under a War Torn Sky, Henry the primary grapheme, starts off in a war gets lost and is on his own. The state of war that he is in is WW2. He has been away from his family for quite some time now, and they are begging to miss him. Henry has had information technology rough, first he is going to war, no one wants to exercise that. Second the plane he is flying gets shot at and catches on fire and so he gets off track and loses his team. Also Henry feels similar he might have broken his ankle with the wreck from the airplane, which isn't a

In Nether a War Torn Sky, Henry the master character, starts off in a war gets lost and is on his own. The war that he is in is WW2. He has been abroad from his family for quite some fourth dimension now, and they are begging to miss him. Henry has had information technology rough, offset he is going to war, no one wants to do that. 2nd the aeroplane he is flying gets shot at and catches on burn and so he gets off track and loses his squad. As well Henry feels like he might have broken his ankle with the wreck from the plane, which isn't a good thing. He has to walk on that ankle though he has no selection. Elliot the author does a adept task on showing the feelings of Henry and showing his emotions.

In all honesty these are just a couple of reasons I like this book, Henry is such a potent man and willing to do what he needs to. He may have gotten off track, just his heed and will power push him to keep going. That's one matter I love about someone, will power. Henry shows in ane part of the book where he gets captured. Nigh people when forced to exercise something you don't desire to do commencement to freak out, Henry on the other hand stays calm and collective as he should be. Henry is non as large equally most people in the war, but he is non scared to put his fist up to back someone downwardly atmospheric condition or not he volition become his butt whooped or non. Henry, the most dauntless one, goers to observe food when he has none, simply gets caught while doing so. He ends up existence best friends with the one that caught him. I bask seeing how brave he is and sticking his chest out.

Although Henry might be brave, he makes connections with people way to quick. You are in a place where you don't know where you are, get captured and then escapes. Me personally I wouldn't want to get friends with anyone around me after he went through what he went through. He has a natural loving middle, he finds a girl in France, that reminds him of the girl he is in love with dorsum home. Then he kind of falls for her just not real hard more like she makes him happy because she was a lot like his girlfriend. But in I identify or spot that Henry was in, I'yard not sure if I would want to be getting to close to people that I'm not real familiar with. In my mind all I would exist trying to exercise is find my way back abode. You'll accept to meet if he gets to attached to Clauddea or non when you lot read information technology.

Henry sure is a fighter that's for certain. Through all the problem he had to go through somehow he makes his way out. He shows everyone that hd doubted him that he could get through whatever. His dad was non to happy about Henry leaving to go to war because that meant he would take to run the farm alone without any aid. His dad didn't think he would make it in the war, but Henry wasn't going to let his dad be right about that. When he showed up at home afterwards his dad showed some emotion and really cried when he hugged him. Simply the first thing he said was we have to be up in the morn to plow the fields. All in all Henry showed and proved everybody wrong.

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Nov 21, 2019 Sean Condon rated information technology actually liked information technology

Author: 50.K Elliot
Title: Under a War-Torn Sky
Publication: Disney, New York, 2003
Genre: Young adult fiction/historical fiction
Recommended age- young adult

Summary- Under a War-Torn Sky's main protagonist is Henry Forrester, a 19 yr old United states of america Air Force recruit who has quite the knack for flying. Henry lives downward in Virginia and works on his parents farm and is sweet on a girl named Patsy, who he thinks of oft to get through his toughest moments. 50.M Elliot does an amazing job setting th

Author: 50.Grand Elliot
Championship: Under a State of war-Torn Sky
Publication: Disney, New York, 2003
Genre: Young developed fiction/historical fiction
Recommended age- young adult

Summary- Nether a War-Torn Sky's main protagonist is Henry Forrester, a 19 year erstwhile U.s.a. Air Force recruit who has quite the knack for flying. Henry lives down in Virginia and works on his parents subcontract and is sweet on a girl named Patsy, who he thinks of often to become through his toughest moments. 50.M Elliot does an amazing job setting the tone for the rest of the story in the kickoff couple pages. Henry'due south nightmare foreshadows that the rest of the book is non going to be censored or tamed. Henry's airplane gets shot down and he has to squirt himself from his plane, in the process he loses his .45 handgun, his but protection. Henry now finds himself unarmed, and in the centre of a raging state of war with a severely injured pes. Non to mention that he doesn't even know where he is, he could be in French republic, Switzerland, or even Germany. All he knows is become due west, because westward is the direction of habitation. Henry will see friend and foe alike, and will go through the horrors of war. While I can't spoil anything for you, L.M Elliot does an amazing chore of capturing the setting and telling the story so that you're on the border of your seat every time Henry meets a new person.

Evaluation- Under a State of war-Torn Sky excels in storytelling and character development. Baton, for case basically ridicules Henry at the beginning of the book. Just, in one case the two go through real war together, they stop their kittenish bickering and start interim like brothers. As for the storytelling element you actually experience for Henry whenever he encounters someone new, you lot detect yourself wondering if the shadow in the distance is friend or foe. The book is filled with moments of suspense that brand you desire to turn to the adjacent page, which is a nice refresher. You constantly ask yourself if Henry is going to make it out of each situation live. Equally for the weakness of the book I think that it does become more predictable as the story goes on. The storytelling is perfect for the get-go 200 pages, still in one case he makes it out of each situation yous have a feeling that Henry is almost invincible and volition without a doubt make it back home. I loved the literary device use of onomatopoeia the "WHACK" and the "SLASH" make you jump when y'all read them, wondering if Henry volition survive the next slash.

Concluding comments- Overall an incredible book, keeps you on the edge of your seat about throughout the entire story and actually teaches yous about the horrors of war. While Henry is stranded out in the field, you never know what he's going to see next.

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Oct 03, 2017 Dylan Martin rated it really liked it

All in all, Under a War torn heaven was a very realistic and well written book. It is about this boyfriend from the US that goes over to Great britain to be in the war equally a airplane pilot of a bomber. He ends up getting shot down on one of his missions and and so has to detect his manner back dwelling through French republic (which was controlled past Federal republic of germany at this time). I liked how it was very realistic in the fashion that not all the people that the principal character, Henry, met had a good ending. This makes it more realistic and it is All in all, Nether a War torn sky was a very realistic and well written book. It is well-nigh this boyfriend from the US that goes over to Britain to exist in the war as a airplane pilot of a bomber. He ends up getting shot down on one of his missions and so has to discover his manner back home through France (which was controlled by Deutschland at this fourth dimension). I liked how it was very realistic in the manner that not all the people that the master grapheme, Henry, met had a skillful ending. This makes it more realistic and it is more historically correct because in WW2 in that location were many people who lost their lives backside the scenes and non simply on the front lines. A history book might not necessarily put a lot of accent on the people that worked backside enemy lines in the wars, but they played a very important role in WW2. A little truth nearly life that I found in this book was how people will fight and so difficult for what they believe in. Whether it is a expert crusade or a bad crusade, people will still fight and stand upwards for what they believe in. I think this is a good thing because everyone should be able to make their own decisions and stand up beside what they believe in. Overall I really enjoyed the book and it was very easy to read because of all the action and intensity. However in my mind this book didn't get 5 stars because information technology would have been nice to see a little less romanticism well-nigh him and his girlfriend and the time on his farm dorsum dwelling house. I know that Henry would have been longing to go home and meet his girlfriend, just I just experience like the author kept on repeating himself over and over about the same things. I am not saying completely take it out of the story, it would accept been nice if it was but cut dorsum a little. Nonetheless, other than this I would have giveno the book a five stare rating because information technology was packed with excitement and activity through every affiliate and every page. ...more

Dec 13, 2017 Pranav rated it really liked it

I would rate this book a 4 out of five in my opinion. This volume was by far the best book I take read since the start of 8th form. This book grabbed my attention in the library when I was looking for a volume to check out for both Social Studies and English language. The beginning of this volume is something yous practice non want to miss because it basically sets you up for the rest of the story. If you lot are ane of those people who gets lost while reading a book then this book is another good volume for you.This book ha I would rate this volume a 4 out of five in my opinion. This book was by far the best volume I take read since the start of eighth course. This book grabbed my attention in the library when I was looking for a book to bank check out for both Social Studies and English. The kickoff of this book is something you do not want to miss considering it basically sets you up for the residue of the story. If you are 1 of those people who gets lost while reading a volume then this book is another good book for you.This book has a easy plot to understand and it is a really interesting plot considering for a person like me who likes Historical Fiction, the plot volition exist something interesting to yous. This brings me to my next signal which is that I would recommend this book for anyone who is interested in Historical Fiction in general, and more specifically nearly World War II. This book was very interesting to me peculiarly because I had a lot of background cognition of World War II before reading the volume and the volume made me learn some things I nevertheless didn't know about. Another reason why this book was good is considering the volume was divided up into parts. Information technology had three parts(Function 1,Part ii,and Part3). I like books which are split up into parts which is why I enjoyed this volume for the most part. Office ane had the introduction and basically setting upward for the plot and so Part 2 really had the main plot and the events that were along with that and finally Part 3 was basically the aftermath of the main plot and then followed by the conclusion. In decision, I would definitely recommend this book for people who already have some knowledge well-nigh Historic times, more specifically World State of war 2 OR for people who want to acquire more most Historic times, equally in this instance World War Ii.
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L. Thousand. Elliott was an award-winning Washington-based magazine journalist, covering women's issues, mental wellness, and the performing arts, before becoming a New York Times best-selling author of historical and biographical fiction. Her twelve novels explore a variety of eras (the Italian Renaissance, the American Revolutionary War, WWII, and the Cold War), and are written for a variety of ages. Man L. M. Elliott was an honor-winning Washington-based magazine journalist, roofing women's bug, mental health, and the performing arts, before becoming a New York Times best-selling author of historical and biographical fiction. Her twelve novels explore a variety of eras (the Italian Renaissance, the American Revolutionary War, WWII, and the Cold State of war), and are written for a multifariousness of ages. Many of her works have garnered starred reviews and won national awards, including NCSS/CBC Notables (National Council of Social Studies and Children's Book Council), Bank Street College Best Books, Jefferson Loving cup Honour Books, Grateful American Book Prize winners, and Kirkus 100 Best YA Novels. Elliott holds a BA from Wake Forest University and a Masters in journalism from UNC-Chapel Hill. She is a lifelong Virginia resident and history-lover. ...more

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