Battle of Juno Beach
- Publisher
- Beech Street Books
- Initial publish date
- Jan 2022
- Category
- General
- Recommended Age
- 9 to 11
- Recommended Grade
- 4 to 6
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781774562628
- Publish Date
- Jan 2022
- List Price
- $16.95
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781774562468
- Publish Date
- Jan 2022
- List Price
- $31.95
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Description
In 1944, on June 6, Canadians stormed Juno Beach in Normandy, France. It is one of Canada's biggest accomplishments in the Second World War. Learn more about this historic moment and what it means to Canada.
About the author
Simon Rose was born in Derbyshire, England. He graduated from university with a degree in history and has lived in Canada since 1990. He is also a graduate of the Institute of Children’s Literature of West Redding, CT. Simon offers a wide variety of presentations, workshops and author-in-residence programs for schools and libraries, covering such topics as the writing process, editing and revisions. He is a regular speaker at conferences and festivals, and has served as a juror for numerous literary prizes and awards, including the Governor General’s Literary Award for Children’s Literature in 2007. Simon, his two children, and his dog and cat live in Calgary.
