
On orders over £35
£3.99 On Orders over £35
Earn 10 points for every £1 spent
Titles in This Set:
Front Lines
Silver Stars
Condition: New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Electric Monkey
Age Range: 12+
Overview:
This collection brings together the first two novels in Michael Grant's acclaimed Front Lines trilogy: Front Lines and Silver Stars. Reimagining WWII as a conflict in which American women are conscripted to fight alongside men, the series follows three young soldiers facing combat, prejudice and personal transformation. Praised for its research and emotional honesty, this bestselling alternate-history saga suits teen readers, book clubs and anyone drawn to bold, character-led wartime fiction.
About the Books:
Front Lines opens the trilogy by asking a striking "what if": what would WWII have looked like if young women had been permitted to serve in combat rather than being confined to the home front? Readers follow Rio Richlin, Frangie Marr and Rainy Schulterman, three very different young women who volunteer for their own reasons and are thrown into the chaos, camaraderie and brutality of training and then battle. Grant blends painstaking historical detail with speculative reimagining, exploring courage, prejudice and identity as the girls prove themselves under fire. Silver Stars continues their story into summer 1943, as fighting shifts to Sicily. With the enemy bloodied but far from beaten, Rio, Frangie and Rainy carry the weight of earlier combat into a gruelling new campaign, testing friendships, resolve and the limits of what they will sacrifice. Across both books, Grant balances hard-hitting, cinematic action with intimate character work, drawing on extensive historical research to give an authentic sense of period detail while never losing sight of war's human cost. The result is a series compared to The Book Thief and Code Name Verity, rewarding readers with gripping drama and genuine insight into a "what if" moment of history.
Key Benefits:
About the Author:
Michael Grant is a New York Times bestselling author best known for the GONE series, as well as the BZRK trilogy and Messenger of Fear books. Raised in a peripatetic military family, he attended numerous schools across the United States and France, an upbringing that informs his recurring interest in conflict, displacement and resilience. With the Front Lines trilogy, Grant turned his attention to reimagined history, drawing on extensive research into WWII soldiers' experiences to craft a series praised for its authenticity and emotional power.
Why You'll Love This Set:
Two books of tense, character-driven wartime drama that reimagine history through the eyes of courageous young women. Ideal for teen readers and history fans who want fiction that is both thrilling and thought-provoking.
Please Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN and cover design may vary slightly by print run.
Thanks for subscribing!
This email has been registered!