Projekt 1065
By: Alan Gratz
Infiltrate. Befriend. Sabotage.
World War II is raging. Michael O'Shaunessey, originally from Ireland, now lives in Nazi Germany with his parents. Like the other boys in his school, Michael is a member of the Hitler Youth.
But Michael has a secret. He and his parents are spies.
Michael despises everything the Nazis stand for. But he joins in the Hitler Youth's horrific games and book burnings, playing the part so he can gain insider knowledge.
When Michael learns about Projekt 1065, a secret Nazi war mission, things get even more complicated. He must prove his loyalty to the Hitler Youth at all costs -- even if it means risking everything he cares about.
Including... his own life.
From acclaimed author Alan Gratz (Prisoner B-3087) comes a pulse-pounding novel about facing fears and fighting for what matters most.
By: Alan Gratz
Infiltrate. Befriend. Sabotage.
World War II is raging. Michael O'Shaunessey, originally from Ireland, now lives in Nazi Germany with his parents. Like the other boys in his school, Michael is a member of the Hitler Youth.
But Michael has a secret. He and his parents are spies.
Michael despises everything the Nazis stand for. But he joins in the Hitler Youth's horrific games and book burnings, playing the part so he can gain insider knowledge.
When Michael learns about Projekt 1065, a secret Nazi war mission, things get even more complicated. He must prove his loyalty to the Hitler Youth at all costs -- even if it means risking everything he cares about.
Including... his own life.
From acclaimed author Alan Gratz (Prisoner B-3087) comes a pulse-pounding novel about facing fears and fighting for what matters most.
1. The Dangers of Extremism- What does it mean to be patriotic? Is there a difference between patriotism and nationalism? How did the Nazis rise to power and gain so much control over the German people? Are there any parallels you can draw to today? Compare and contrast similarities and differences you see.
2. Journalism- Pretend that you are a news reporter during World War II. Write an article to inform newspaper readers (or radio news listeners) about one of the novel’s major events related to the war. Be descriptive, but also include the 5 w’s in your article.
3. Michael's father is an ambassador from Ireland who lives in Nazi Germany during WWII with his family. Who is America's ambassador to Germany now?What is their job? Either create a poster, PowerPoint, or write at least a paragraph about who the current American Ambassador to Germany is and what their job is.
2. Journalism- Pretend that you are a news reporter during World War II. Write an article to inform newspaper readers (or radio news listeners) about one of the novel’s major events related to the war. Be descriptive, but also include the 5 w’s in your article.
3. Michael's father is an ambassador from Ireland who lives in Nazi Germany during WWII with his family. Who is America's ambassador to Germany now?What is their job? Either create a poster, PowerPoint, or write at least a paragraph about who the current American Ambassador to Germany is and what their job is.