Silver Stars

For fans of Girl in the Blue Coat, Salt to the Sea, and The Boy at the Top of the Mountain, the second book of New York Times bestselling author Michael Grant’s epic alternate history is a coming-of-age story about three girls who are fiercely fighting their own personal battles in the midst of the greatest war of all time.

The summer of 1943, World War II. With heavy memories of combat, Frangie, Rainy, Rio and the rest of the American army are moving on to their next target: the Italian island of Sicily.

The women won’t conquer Italy alone. They are not heroes for fighting alongside their brothers—they are soldiers. But Frangie, Rainy, Rio, and the millions of brave females fighting for their country have become a symbol in the fight for equality. They will brave terrible conditions in an endless siege; they will fight to find themselves on the front lines of WWII; and they will come face-to-face with the brutality of war until they win or die.

A Band of Sisters: Follows three unforgettable young women—Frangie the medic, Rainy the spy, and Rio the soldier—as they fight for their lives and their rights on the front lines. WWII Historical Fiction: An unflinching look at the Italian Campaign of 1943, from the shores of Sicily to the brutal front lines, packed with historical detail. Women in Combat: In an alternate history where women fight alongside men, these soldiers face not only the enemy but a battle for equality and respect. A Coming-of-Age Story: As Frangie, Rainy, and Rio confront the horrors of war, they must also navigate the fight to find themselves and survive the greatest conflict in history.