{"product_id":"sabotage-the-mission-to-destroy-hitlers-atomic-bomb-scholastic-focus-paperback","title":"Sabotage: The Mission to Destroy Hitler's Atomic Bomb (Scholastic Focus) - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNeal Bascomb\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA stunning adventure involving Nazis, nukes, fighting, failure, and everyday heroes, from the author of the award-winning \u003ci\u003eThe Nazi Hunters\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeal Bascomb delivers another nail-biting work of nonfiction for young adults in this incredible true story of spies and survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe invasion begins at night, with German cruisers slipping into harbor, and soon the Nazis occupy all of Norway. They station soldiers throughout the country. They institute martial rule. And at Vemork, an industrial fortress high above a dizzying gorge, they gain access to an essential ingredient for the weapon that could end World War II: Hitler's very own nuclear bomb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the Allies discover the plans for the bomb, they agree Vemork must be destroyed. But after a British operation fails to stop the Nazis' deadly designs, the task falls to a band of young Norwegian commandos. Armed with little more than skis, explosives, and great courage, they will survive months in the snowy wilderness, elude a huge manhunt, and execute two dangerous missions. The result? The greatest act of sabotage in all of World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eNeal Bascomb is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Race of the Century: The Battle to Break the Four-Minute Mile, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e calls a \"gripping narrative nonfiction tale\" and\u003ci\u003e The Nazi Hunters\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award, among numerous other awards. \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e called his second young adult book, \u003ci\u003eSabotage\u003c\/i\u003e, \"excellent\" in a starred review and \u003ci\u003eThe Grand Escape\u003c\/i\u003e a \"fantastic pick for avid history readers\" also in a starred review. His book \u003ci\u003eThe Racers\u003c\/i\u003e was named a BCCB Blue Ribbon Book and a starred review from \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e called\u003ci\u003e The Racers\u003c\/i\u003e \"Highly Recommended.\" In addition, he is the author of six nonfiction books for adults on subjects ranging from a 1905 Russian submarine mutiny to a contemporary high school robotics team. \u003ci\u003eThe Perfect Mile\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWinter Fortress\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHunting Eichmann\u003c\/i\u003e went on to be \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and international bestsellers. Neal lives in Philadelphia with his family and rascal dog, Moses. Please visit his website at nealbascomb.com and follow him on Facebook @nealrbascomb.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.92 x 8.25 x 5.56 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 21, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sabotage: The Mission to Destroy Hitler's Atomic Bomb\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768116904224,"sku":"9780545732444","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2792328db7b6aaa1562634d3806c965b.webp?v=1780325075","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/sabotage-the-mission-to-destroy-hitlers-atomic-bomb-scholastic-focus-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}