In this gripping journey, a fifteen-year-old pacifist must decide what he believes as he faces the reality of World War II.The year is 1944, and fi...
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Feb 23, 2012
Karen
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When fifteen-year-old Noah's pacifist parents die of the smallpox in Texas, he is sent to Camp Hale, Colorado to stay with his uncle James Shelley, who he has never met. James is part of a rough-and-tumble mountain skiing unit, and the commanding officer is less than pleased that Noah is there, so he and his uncle agree that he will train with the unit. Noah has never skied, and believes that war and fighting is bad, but he bonds with his uncle and the other men, and learns about what is going o
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Jan 11, 2012
Roe
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Roe Cole
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In the book “Phantoms In The Snow” a young boy named Noah is being shipped off to a military camp after his parents die. Noah is only fifteen and is not supposed to go to a military camp because he is under sixteen but his only live relative is a leader at this camp. Noah is in for a big surprise when he finds out that the camp is in the mountains, far different from his daily Texas life. Noah is put with his relative James Shelley in the mountains and More...
A Block
In the book “Phantoms In The Snow” a young boy named Noah is being shipped off to a military camp after his parents die. Noah is only fifteen and is not supposed to go to a military camp because he is under sixteen but his only live relative is a leader at this camp. Noah is in for a big surprise when he finds out that the camp is in the mountains, far different from his daily Texas life. Noah is put with his relative James Shelley in the mountains and More...
Oct 24, 2011
Ms. Steiger
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Historical fiction that intertwines the toils of war with the search for peace.
In February 1944, 15-year-old Noah Garrett becomes an orphan after the sudden death of his parents from smallpox. With no relatives nearby, Noah is sent to live with his uncle he has never met, James Shelley, at Camp Hale, Colorado. A U.S. military base for the winter warfare division of soldiers called the Phantoms.
Since Noah has been raised a pacifist, he doesn't believe in war. He also has never More...
In February 1944, 15-year-old Noah Garrett becomes an orphan after the sudden death of his parents from smallpox. With no relatives nearby, Noah is sent to live with his uncle he has never met, James Shelley, at Camp Hale, Colorado. A U.S. military base for the winter warfare division of soldiers called the Phantoms.
Since Noah has been raised a pacifist, he doesn't believe in war. He also has never More...
May 12, 2011
Lora
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I hate the cover of this book. So not appealing, and it looks completely superimposed.
That said, I loved the story. Historical fiction about WWII with a completely different angle then I've ever read before. This is about the Phantom soldiers that skied in the mountains, they were called Phantoms because they were so quick and camouflaged that no one saw them coming.
Noah is a fifteen year old boy who has just been orphaned (his parents just died from smallpox) and he is fo More...
That said, I loved the story. Historical fiction about WWII with a completely different angle then I've ever read before. This is about the Phantom soldiers that skied in the mountains, they were called Phantoms because they were so quick and camouflaged that no one saw them coming.
Noah is a fifteen year old boy who has just been orphaned (his parents just died from smallpox) and he is fo More...
Sep 21, 2011
The year is 1944, and Noah Garrett is a fifteen-year-old pacifist who has just lost both his parents to smallpox. Noah is sent to live with his uncle, Shelley, whom he has never met, in Camp Hale, Colorado. Camp Hale is the U.S. military base for the then little-known skiing division (10th Mountain Division) of winter warfare soldiers called, Phantoms. Can Noah who has never seen snow and doesn't believe in war survive among these mountain soldiers?
This novel is based on historical eve More...
This novel is based on historical eve More...
Dec 23, 2011
Deanna
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This book was not on my radar until I had 4 boys in a row come to my library begging me for it. Apparently their teacher was reading it to them. I think it says a lot about a book if kids actively seek out a book which is already being read to them. They are LOVING IT!! It is about a 15 year Noah, a boy who is orphaned (small pox) in 1944. He is sent to live with his uncle who is stationed at Camp Hale in Co. and is part of a winter warfare battalion called the Phantoms. Though a few scenes seem
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Jan 17, 2011
Claire
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During WWII there was a special force trained by Alpine skiers, the Tenth Mountain Force also known as the Phantoms. These men (and boys, really) trained in brutal conditions in Colorado and the Berkshires to prepare for a silent, snowy stealth operation in the mountainous regions north of Spain.
This is a compelling story of a young Texan pacifist who finds himself caught in the whirlwind of WWII and the multi dimensional drama of war.
This is a nicely told slice of history th More...
Apr 23, 2011
Ji Mei ^_^
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I liked the idea of creating a life behind a person who could have fought in World War II. I usually don't think of the individual soldiers in the war during history, and it was great to learn about the soldiers who trained in the 10th Mountain Division in my home state of Colorado. I was surprised how the author finished the story off, and at times I thought it was a little predictable or old about Noah's indecisiveness. Overall, though, I liked the refreshing view on the soldiers that were par
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Aug 06, 2011
Jennifer
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Reviewed by Sally Kruger aka "Readingjunky" for TeensReadToo.com
Texas is home to Noah Garrett. He's fifteen years old and used to living among the tall grass and the heat. When his parents suddenly die of smallpox, he finds himself in the temporary care of the local minister. After arrangements are made, Noah boards a train and heads for the mountains of Colorado.
Noah's uncle has offered to take the boy in, but Shelly James's home is not exactly what Noah expect More...
Texas is home to Noah Garrett. He's fifteen years old and used to living among the tall grass and the heat. When his parents suddenly die of smallpox, he finds himself in the temporary care of the local minister. After arrangements are made, Noah boards a train and heads for the mountains of Colorado.
Noah's uncle has offered to take the boy in, but Shelly James's home is not exactly what Noah expect More...
Mar 18, 2011
Mary Louise
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A World War II story of a fifteen year old boy who becomes an orphan and then is thrust in the care of his uncle who is training for battle as a Tenth Mountain Division soldier in Colorado--on skis. Noah's pacifist upbringing is put to the test as he trains with these men. This lttle known homefront, WWII training ground is sure to be a different war adventure for any young reader.
Nov 13, 2010
Ed
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A unique World War II story about little-known specialized unit. At the center of the story is 15-year-old Garrett, an orphan who goes to live with his uncle is an officer in this unit. Garrett's parents instilled in their son their pacifist principles. This obviously results in a conflict for Garrett, something I wish the author explored more deeply in this story.
Mar 14, 2011
Kris
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If I were a 12 year old boy, I might have really enjoyed this book. It wasn't necessarily bad, I just didn't really like Noah or any of the other characters. The ending leaves something to be desired as well. I felt like the book was building up to a big climax and then there was... nothin'. Rats.
Oct 28, 2011
Mari
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This is an exciting historical fiction book about a company of skiing soldiers who train in Colorado and are sent to Italy to fight in WWII. The main character is an orphan boy who goes to stay with his uncle. Great characters and an intriguing story.
Sep 28, 2011
Amy
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A war story more about a teen finding his place in the world. Talks about pacifism but doesn't really explore the topic fully. The book does have lots of historical detail and good sections on training for war and making friends.
Sep 07, 2011
Peggy
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A pretty good YA war story. I liked this story because it took place mostly in Colorado with the 10th Mountain Division. The story is written from the interesting perspective of a young boy raised as a pacifist during WWII who is orphaned and sent to live with his uncle who is an officer in the 10th Mountain Division. The book addresses the struggles the boy has with the realities of war and his beliefs.
Feb 06, 2011
Maryann
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While the plotting is unbelievable, the story of a young teen fighting with the 10th Mountain Division is action packed & entertaining. Perfect for a CO middle schooler interested in WWII.
Jan 24, 2012
Good story abut the 10th Mountain Divsion. It examones the role of pacifism in war, and deciding when to fight. Good YA read.
Feb 28, 2011
Ginny
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THis was a quick read that most boys would enjoy. Covers little known history during WWII, but does not read like history.
fast-paced
intrigueing
adventurous
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fast-paced
intrigueing
adventurous
quick-read
heroic
92%
Sep 12, 2011
Lori
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Great coming-of-age story for boys. Based on true story of Amy Alpine Skiers. Full review here: http://wp.me/p1ytqA-j
Mar 19, 2011
Martha
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historical fiction World War 2.
Son of pacifist parents finds himself deciding to go to war after losing them.
Son of pacifist parents finds himself deciding to go to war after losing them.
Sep 20, 2011
Rachel
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Fascinating book about a little know troupe of men who fought in WWII, characters and feelings are vivid.
May 09, 2011
Elisabeth
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This was an interesting story about War World II soldiers who were a part of a skiing division. I was not at all familiar with this aspect of fighting and found it fascinating. A quick, enjoyable read.
Jan 15, 2012
Tweller83
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Colorado, War, Skiing, Adventure what more could middle school boys want? This is a great reluctant reader book for those middle school boys about the Tenth Mountain Division and Camp Hale. Mild violence.
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