4.6 • 196 valoraciones; $10.99; $10.99; Descripción de la editorial. When Michael is tasked to find out more about Projekt 1065, a secret Nazi mission, things get even more complicated. Not credible at all, at least for an adult reader. When Michael learns about Projekt 1065, a secret Nazi war mission, things get even more complicated. I am glad it wasn't. I understand that there are "pieces" of truth embedded in this story. I was very surprised by this book, I expected a different story, but I am happy with what I read. Childhood memories and annual traditions. It's the height of World War II. On Our Shelves Now. Great book overall though. When Michael learns about Projekt 1065, a secret Nazi war mission, things get even more complicated. But Michael has a secret. Projekt 1065 : A Novel of World War IIby Alan Gratz. World War II is raging. The summary of the story is, is that it takes place during the holocaust and Michael O'Shaunessey has a secret he’s a spy for the opposite side of the war. Projekt 1065. World War II is raging. He and his parents are spies. Just like his parents, 13-year-old Michael O’Shaunessey, from the politically neutral country of Ireland, becomes a spy in Nazi Germany. A comforting balm. good read. Michael despises everything the … Like the other boys in his school, Michael is a member of the Hitler Youth. I could not put it down! One of my students loved it, so I. The novel, which centers on the son of the Irish ambassador to Germany during World War II, received starred reviews in Kirkus and the School Library Journal. World War II is raging. My favorite part was when Micheal was finding ways to get the Projekt 1065 blue prints. This is a wonderful novel. I did read the other book the author wrote, Prisoner B-3081, and this book is very different. He joins the Hitler Youth, taking part in their horrific games and book-burning, despising everything they stand for but using... Full description Sabotage. Thirteen-year-old Michael, the son of the Irish ambassador to Germany, lives in Berlin with his parents in the midst of World War II. It's the height of World War II. Home / Projekt 1065: A Novel of World War II (Hardcover) Projekt 1065: A Novel of World War II (Hardcover) By Alan Gratz. Get news and updates about the stuff Alan writes! I am glad it wasn't. A thriller that Gratz fans will devour, but not entirely believable. The plans are that the Nazis are making a new plane. Projekt 1065 loves to recap things that JUST HAPPENED in a way that's not unlike the use of slow motion special effects in the aforementioned bad spy movie. I liked that this was NOT graphic. Project 1065: A Novel of World War II is written by Alan Gratz. This is a Young Adult novel about Irish spies living in Nazi Germany during WWII. But he has a secret, a big secret. I was very surprised by this book, I expected a different story, but I am happy with what I read. But he joins in the Hitler Youth's horrific games and book burnings, playing the part so he can gain insider knowledge. This book is definitely acceptable for 3-7 grades but I suggest at least 6th as the basic content may be a little over the heads of 3-5 grades. Add to Wish List. Michael O'Shaunessey, originally from Ireland, now lives in Nazi Germany with his parents. I'm not the target audience for this, but I found this age appropriate for kids. Projekt 1065 follows an Irish boy named Michael, living in Berlin in 1943, during the Holocaust and World War II. Michael O'Shaunessey, originally from Ireland, now lives in Nazi Germany with his parents. Trigger warnings: racism, antisemitism, war, violence, blood, gun violence, death of a friend, explosions, gore. I absolutely love this book! 3 on hand, as of Oct 13 2:30am (CJ-CHILDREN 4-6 GR AGES 9-11) The Lahaska Bookshop. Next stop REFUGEE!!!! add to list of must reads for my son when he gets a bit older. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Like the other boys at his school, Michael is a member of the Hitler Youth. Sabotage. 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He and his parents are spies. Michael despises everything the Nazis stand for. October 11th 2016 Projekt 1065 is about a 13 yr old boy son of Irish ambassador to Germany during WWII. World War II is raging. But Michael has a secret: Michael's parents, who are also spies, are living in Berlin, and becoming fri. I enjoyed reading Projekt 1065 by Alan Gratz, a work of historical fiction. Michael O'Shaunessey, originally from Ireland, now lives in Nazi Germany with his parents. Start by marking “Projekt 1065: A Novel of World War II” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Projekt 1065 is a young adult historical novel by Alan Gratz, first published in 2016. Wow! A huge fan of Prisoner B 3087, I was so excited for the release of this book. When I got to the end I thought I had the whole book figured out. But he joins in the Hitler Youth's horrific games and book burnings, playing the part so he … It offers a great introduction to many key people and events during the war. However, unlike the other boys, he is a spy. good read. World War II is raging. But Michael has a secret: Michael and his family help downed Allied airmen to safety and send the Allies coded messages with the locations of Nazi factories, but when one of the boys in Michael’s Hitler Youth group shows him the secret plans to Projekt 1065, a prototype Nazi jet plane that could change the course of the war, Michael knows he has to steal the blueprints. Middle grade historical fiction is awesome and I love Alan Gratz. Befriend. Definitely eye opening and chilling retelling of the events thru the eyes of German boys. Fiction. List Price: $17.99. 6-8, 9-12 X. Genre. Michael O'Shaunessey, originally from Ireland, now lives in Nazi Germany with his parents. $17.99 . Same with hiding the Britain pilot, and how well it was staged. He is also part of the Hitler Youth. World War II is raging. Infiltrate. But this story is so unbelievable. He and his parents are spies.Michael despises everything the Nazis stand for. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet and iOS and Android devices. Overall I recommend this book to anyon. His 2017 novel, “I had managed to scare even the monsters, and when you can scare monsters, you can be sure you've become one yourself.”, “Michael, it's terrible to say so, but sometimes you have to weigh the cost of one man's life against the value of an entire operation.”, Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award (2018). He does a great job with a fast paced plot. Halfway through it continued to keep me in suspense and still reading, unlike some other books I have read. Like the other boys at his school, Michael is a member of the Hitler Youth. I really liked this book. I absolutely love this book! I enjoyed this one. Details about Projekt 1065 : A Novel of World War II by Alan Gratz NEW SEALED-6 CDS-LAST ONE Projekt 1065 : A Novel of World War II by Alan Gratz NEW SEALED-6 CDS-LAST ONE Item Information A bit of a disappointment. It asleep really shows what the Hitler Youth was like. It's not as good as Refugee though. You have successfully joined Alan's newsletter list! Reads like a bad spy movie that takes itself very seriously in its demand that the reader entirely suspend disbelief. Michael O'Shaunessey is a classic hero who shows great courage under pressure and who is willing to fight for what is right. Including... his own life. Sabotage.World War II is raging. I was unable to put it down and read it in 2 days. On Our Shelves Now. But Michael has a secret: He and his parents are spies. Michael O’Shaunessey, the son of the Irish ambassador to Nazi Germany, lives in war-torn Berlin with his parents. While I read it in one day, it was because I knew I needed to read it- and get it over with so I could read a different book. But Michael has a secret. I will read this again soon! So 4 stars. Michael O'Shaunessey, originally from Ireland, now lives in Nazi Germany with his parents. World War II is raging. Michael O'Shaunessey, son of the Irish ambassador to Nazi Germany, lives with his family in Berlin. Like the other boys in his school, Michael is a member of the Hitler Youth.But Michael has a secret. But Michael has a secret. Alan Gratz is the bestselling author of a number of novels for young readers. He must prove his loyalty to the Hitler Youth at all costs -- even if it means risking the lives of his family... and himself. Overall I recommend this book to anyone wanting a good read. It combines the best of adventure/spy genre with real historical events. "Infiltrate. Michael O’Shaunessey, the son of the Irish ambassador to Nazi Germany, lives in war-torn Berlin with his parents. But this was great. Michael O’Shaunessey, the son of the Irish ambassador to Nazi Germany, lives in war-torn Berlin with his parents. Grades. A pretty quick listen. Projekt 1065 follows an Irish boy named Michael, living in Berlin in 1943, during the Holocaust and World War II. He and his parents are spies. I loved this historical fiction novel about WW2. But the overblown spy plot was a bit too much and, in the end, it sank the book. Excellent Junior fiction read. The son had an opportunity to spy on a friend's dad with the role of the parents in the background. Amazing book! We asked the... To see what your friends thought of this book, It is great and our school actually talked to Alan Gratz the author. I have always liked learning about history, especially World War II, so I found this book very engrossing. Project 1065: A Novel of World War II is written by Alan Gratz. Like the other boys in his school, Michael is a member of the Hitler Youth. Not credible at all, at least for an adult reader. … Micheal joined the Hitler youth group and was acting like he wasn’t a spy until the end then it a changed. When I got to the end I thought I had the whole book figured out. It reads like a James Bond movie under the most unlikely parameters. He also shows what happens to kids when they're raised with only Nazi propaganda - some of those kids were terrifying. Michael joins the Hitler Youth, like most young boys did in Germany at the time. I am giving it four stars because a few of the events were boring. Listen Free to Projekt 1065: A Novel of World War II audiobook by Alan Gratz with a 30 Day Free Trial! But then everything just flipped on its head and I had to sit for 10 minutes to process what happened. Extremely disappointed in this book. While I read it in one day, it was because I knew I needed to read it- and get it over with so I could read a different book. However, it has too quick of an ending. A much-needed diversion. WW2: The Resistance - Fiction & Non-Fiction, Great Historical Fiction for Middle School, Goodreads Members Share the Books They've Been Rereading. An action packed, tension filled WWII novel aimed at middle school and younger high school Readers. Befriend. It reads like a James Bond movie under the most unlikely parameters. It’s full of action and holds your attention. This book is definitely acceptable for 3-7 grades but I suggest at least 6th as the basic content may be a little over the heads of 3-5 grades. Sabotage. crazy retelling of the German side of the war. He joins the Hitler Youth, taking part in their horrific games and book-burning, despising everything they stand for but using his insider knowledge to bring important information back to his parents and the British Secret Service. Alan Gratz has written another intense novel filled with twists and turns that will keep readers hooked to the very end. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. When Michael is tasked to find out more about Projekt 1065, a secret Nazi mission, things get even more complicated. I was unable to put it down and read it in 2 days. Gratz does a good job of conveying the fear people who didn't agree with the Nazis must have felt, with every word and action being scrutinized by everyone around them. by Scholastic Press. Projekt 1065: A Novel of World War II (Hardcover) By Alan Gratz. There were several excellent moral and ethical points that are worth discussing. Is this book good, because I read Prisoner B-3087 and liked it? If I could give this zero or negative stars, I would. He must prove his loyalty to the Hitler Youth at all costs -- even if it means risking the lives of his family... and himself. I particularly like how Gratz focuses on the brain washing of the Hitler Youth. But Michael, like his parents, is a spy. Exciting, suspenseful. Towards the end, it got a little confusing. Sabotage. Time spent with an old friend. I didn't expect that. Alan Gratz. Befriend. Wow, insanely fun to see how Micheal will get the prints. Some gore that might be tolerable for some older teens but not older kids imo. A NOVEL OF WORLD WAR II by Alan Gratz ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 11, 2016 The son of the Irish ambassador to Germany poses as a member of the Hitler Youth in order to support the Allies during World War II. Wow, this was absolutely terrible. Michael O’Shaunessey, of Ireland, lives in Berlin in Nazi Germany with his parents. But this story is so unbelievable. There were many surprises like when at the end, everyone knew Micheal was a traitor. I also liked how they got into Germany, by being a Diplomat, and using. One of the few children’s books I’ve read that I would go out of my way to encourage adults to read as well. It's possible zero or negative stars is a bit unfair due to my high expectations for this book from reading Prisoner B-3087 by the same author. Absolutely fantastic! Michael O'Shaunessey, son of the Irish ambassador to Nazi Germany, lives with his family in Berlin. This is an important book for youth and one I hope graces many classrooms and libraries. Michael joins the Hitler Youth, like most young boys did in Germany at the time. I thought it would be a basic spy movie book. Then he befriends a boy named Fritz so he can come to his house to memorize plans for Projekt 1065. He must prove his loyalty to the Hitler Youth at all costs -- even if it means risking everything he cares about. Michael O’Shaunessey, of Ireland, lives in Berlin in Nazi Germany with his parents. Definitely eye opening and chilling retelling of the events thru the eyes of German boys. Buy a cheap copy of Projekt 1065: A Novel of World War II book by Alan Gratz. Michael despises everything the Nazis stand for. I did read the other book the author wrote, Prisoner B-3081, and this book is very different. Scholastic | October 2016 | Ages 8 and Up, “Animated, well-researched, and thought-provoking.”, “A suspenseful mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.”, 2018 Georgia Children’s Book Award Winner, 2017-2018 Vermont Dorothy Canfield Fisher Book Award Winner, 2017-2018 North Carolina Young Adult Book Award Winner, 2019 Wisconsin Golden Archer Award Winner, 2019 Wyoming Soaring Eagle Award 1st Runner-Up, 2019 Nebraska Golden Sower Award Finalist, 2018-2019 Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award Nominee, 2018-2019 Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Nominee. I loved Gratz's book, Prisoner B-3087, and although I felt he may have included a few too many coincidences in Projekt 1065, I felt that he is really spot on about the enthusiasm of the Hitler Youth, the disregard for life in the Third Reich and the mindless devotion to Hitler, even to the point to dying for him and his ideology. The suggested age range is 10-14, but older students will easily be engaged with the story. I also liked how they got into Germany, by being a Diplomat, and using the Diplomatic Bags to communicate slowly to England. I didn't expect that. The Doylestown Bookshop. I understand that there are "pieces" of truth embedded in this story. But Michael has a secret. Like the other boys in his school, Michael is a member of the Hitler Youth. I have always liked learning about history, especially World War II, so I found this book very engrossing. 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