Understanding the Book 'Allies'

Kim reviews 'Allies' by Alan Gratz, a historical fiction book about D-Day from multiple perspectives. She praises Gratz's ability to maintain the scope of World War II while focusing on individual stories. Kim also discusses other works by Gratz and compares 'Allies' to war movies like 'Dunkirk' and '1917'. Despite some criticism about character development, she highly recommends the book for middle and high school teachers.

Who is the author of the book 'Allies' discussed in the video?

• J.K. Rowling

• Alan Gratz

• George R.R. Martin

• Suzanne Collins

What historical event is the focus of the book 'Allies'?

• The Korean War

• D-Day during World War II

• The Vietnam War

• The American Civil War

What is a challenge mentioned by Kim regarding the book 'Allies'?

• The characters are hard to keep track of

• The book is too short

• The plot is predictable

• The language is too complex

Which movie did Kim compare to 'Allies' in terms of scope?

• Saving Private Ryan

• Dunkirk

• Pearl Harbor

• The Thin Red Line

What aspect of 'Allies' did Kim appreciate in comparison to the movie 'Dunkirk'?

• Its romantic subplot

• Its ability to maintain the scope of the event

• Its focus on a single character

• Its comedic elements

Which movie did Kim mention as successfully maintaining the scope of war while focusing on a single character?

• The Imitation Game

• Hacksaw Ridge

• Fury

• 1917

What did Kim find compelling about the characters in 'Allies'?

• Their likability and individual stories

• Their magical abilities

• Their futuristic setting

• Their humor

What emotion did Kim experience while reading 'Allies'?

• Melancholy

• Fear

• Joy

• Anger

Who does Kim recommend 'Allies' to?

• Elementary school students

• Middle and high school teachers

• College professors

• Preschool teachers

What genre does Kim classify 'Allies' as?

• Historical Fiction

• Science Fiction

• Mystery

• Fantasy