{"product_id":"grenade-by-alan-gratz-grade-b","title":"Grenade by Alan Gratz (Grade - B)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"558\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA powerful work of historical fiction by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAlan Gratz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, first published in \u003cstrong data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"168\"\u003e2018\u003c\/strong\u003e. Set during the \u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"226\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBattle of Okinawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"238\"\u003e1945\u003c\/strong\u003e, the novel presents a gripping dual-perspective narrative that explores the devastating human cost of war through the eyes of two teenage boys on opposite sides of the conflict. It has received numerous awards and is widely praised for its historical accuracy and emotional impact. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eThe story alternates between \u003cstrong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"609\"\u003eHideki Kaneshiro\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"637\"\u003e13-year-old Okinawan\u003c\/strong\u003e boy forcibly conscripted into the Japanese \u003cstrong data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eBlood and Iron Student Corps\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eRay Majors\u003c\/strong\u003e, a young \u003cstrong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eU.S. Marine\u003c\/strong\u003e experiencing his first battle. On the day American forces land on Okinawa, Hideki is handed \u003cstrong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"867\"\u003etwo grenades\u003c\/strong\u003e—one to kill an American soldier and one to take his own life rather than surrender. Meanwhile, Ray lands on the beaches believing the enemy to be ruthless and inhuman, only to discover the terrifying reality of war. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eAs the brutal battle unfolds, both boys witness unimaginable destruction, loss, and suffering. Propaganda, fear, and hatred begin to crumble as they confront the humanity of those they were taught to despise. Their paths eventually intersect in a life-changing encounter that forces each of them to question everything they have believed about courage, honor, and the enemy. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003eGratz combines meticulous historical research with fast-paced storytelling, creating a novel that is both thrilling and deeply moving. Rather than glorifying combat, \u003cem data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eGrenade\u003c\/em\u003e presents war as tragic and morally complex, emphasizing empathy, compassion, and the shared humanity of people caught on opposing sides of history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NEW BOOK WORLD","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49979072086256,"sku":null,"price":315.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/0402\/4048\/files\/61r-OR5hYEL._AC_UY327_FMwebp_QL65.webp?v=1783328381","url":"https:\/\/newbookworld.com\/products\/grenade-by-alan-gratz-grade-b","provider":"NEW BOOK WORLD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}