What If You Were on the European Front in World War II?

An Interactive History Adventure

From the Set You Choose: World War II Frontlines

Adolf Hitler's Nazi forces have violently conquered lands across Europe. They have created brutal camps where Jews, prisoners of war, and other perceived enemies work themselves to death. You are fighting against the Nazis on the frontlines in Europe. YOU CHOOSE what part will you play in fighting for freedom. Are you willing to pay the ultimate price?

Format List Price Your Price Qty
$34.65 $25.99
Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 7
Reading Level Grade 3
Dewey Number 940.54
Lexile 630L
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level Y
Language English
Publisher Capstone
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9781666390933
Copyright 2023
Number of Pages 112
Dimensions 5.25 x 7.5
Graphics Historical photographs

SLJ Review of You Choose: World War II Frontlines

Various World War II scenarios are explored in these volumes, placing readers on the front lines in Africa, Europe, the Pacific, and Russia and allowing them to choose their roles and subsequent actions in these combat zones. Choices include nurse, saboteur, pilot, scout, and photographer. The narratives for each option describe the circumstances the protagonist (the reader) finds themselves in and the decisions readers makes can end in success, disgrace, or death. The authors do a fine job creating suspense and presenting the grizzly details of the realities of war, with characters being shot, injured in bomb attacks, captured, and even killed. More importantly, they demonstrate how critical and necessarily spontaneous decisions can determine the outcome of life and death situations. However, the value of readers’ experiences is dependent on their appreciation for the “You Choose” construct, and while many will enjoy this format, others may find the constant flipping of pages a nuisance and be confused or discouraged from continuing, despite the intriguing narratives. Maps at the conclusion of each volume provide locations, although the map in What If You Were on the European Front contains glaring errors, labeling the Battle of the Bulge as being in south central France. VERDICT The engaging tales provided will intrigue and inform readers who enjoy the “You Choose” series and selectors should base their purchase decisions on the popularity of the titles, although the erroneous map in The European Front makes it a questionable choice.

Author: Matt Doeden